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An international trio is providing the sparring. IBF number six contender 6’7” Robert Helenius (28-2, 17 KOs) of Finland, 6’4” Robert Alfonso (18-0, 8 KOs), a former Olympian from Cuba, and WBO number eight contender 6’6” Junior Fa (17-0, 10 KOs) of New Zealand are currently in Alabama working with Wilder. Also, 6’6” Malik “King” Scott (38-3-1, 13 KOs) is expected to arrive this week.

Interesting group of sparring partners.

Reports are that Wilder has been "Bulking Up" during camp, putting on roughly 11 LBS since December weighing around 225LBS as of this post.

225 is more around his average weight anyway

jamamb wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 12:09 225 is more around his average weight anyway

Yes it was. Last couple of fights it was too low in my opinion. They said that Wilder's problem with weight is that he really doesn't like to eat.

Malik Scott….Wilder's buddy who threw their fight.....and not even remotely convincingly.
too much pride for that

Helenius is a good call. Tall and as slow as Brazeale. Fa is probably better for Fa than Wilder.

funso banjo baby wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 12:20 Malik Scott….Wilder's buddy who threw their fight.....and not even remotely convincingly.
too much pride for that

KiwiRider wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 15:34 Helenius is a good call. Tall and as slow as Brazeale. Fa is probably better for Fa than Wilder.

Agreed on Fa. Thought the same when I saw him involved.

is malik scott retired other then being a sparring partner

jamamb wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 15:37 is malik scott retired other then being a sparring partner

Hasn't fought in three years and isn't in any ratings, so I'd guess yes.

jamamb wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 15:37 is malik scott retired other then being a sparring partner

I notice he's grown and has acquired a new nickname

He's a funny one. He seemed to have plenty of talent but little love for the game and no ambition. I always liked him in interviews and it's irritating that he never seemed to care enough to make the best of himself. He just doesn't seem like a natural fighter.

jamamb wrote: ↑06 May 2019, 15:37 is malik scott retired other then being a sparring partner

Yep. Dude is earning a few bucks until that coveted greeter job at Wall Mart becomes available