Deontay Wilder calls himself a living legend × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Pro Boxing News I m a walking living legend - Deontay Wilder talks about his return to boxing By allanbinoy Modified 23 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Tyson Fury v Deontay Wilder at the T-Mobile Arena Deontay Wilder called himself a living legend after getting himself immortalized with a statue in his hometown. 'The Bronze Bomber' is currently preparing for his comeback fight against Robert Helenius on October 15. The American is coming off two losses against Tyson Fury. Ahead of his fight, in an interview with Boxing Social, he spoke about why he's a living legend of the sport and how he looks to take his career forward: "Now the proof is in the pudding, with the statue now, I'm a walking, living legend. That don't even have to come to the sport but I'm coming back to motivate, to inspire so many others." Robert Helenius himself has not fought since last year. The Finnish boxer is looking to establish himself as a title contender by beating a former champion. Deontay Wilder had a dominant run as the WBC Champion. He ruthlessly knocked out his opponents, putting his one-punch knockout power on full display. Boxing on BT Sport ?@BTSportBoxing??? ?????? ?????? ???????! @BronzeBomber @helenius_robert Barclays Center, New York October 15th15821??? ?????? ?????? ???????! @BronzeBomber @helenius_robert Barclays Center, New York October 15th https://t.co/HMP0LPXlxd Despite his lengthy absence, Wilder remains the number one contender and one of the strongest punchers in the division. He is looking to secure a title run during this late stage of his career. Watch the interview below: Robert Helenius calls Deontay Wilder a great fighter Deontay Wilder's former sparring partner Robert Helenius called 'The Bronze Bomber' a great boxer ahead of their October 15 matchup. The Finnish boxer used to spar alongside Wilder and will now face him as he looks to make his dreams of becoming a world champion come true. In a recent interview with FightHype, he spoke about the American: "I have to say he's [Wilder] a great boxer. Like you said, I've been in sparring camps with him, two times. I respect him tremendously. As for this fight, I look at it as an opponent and my goal is to become world champion so I have to win [against] everybody and he's just an opponent in my way." There will be no bad blood between the pair going into this fight and both of them are very well versed in each other's fighting styles. Helenius respects the former WBC world champion as a boxer. Deontay Wilder@BronzeBomberI’M BACK BABY! October 15th at @barclayscenter!! #WilderHelenius twitter.com/premierboxing/…Premier Boxing Champions@premierboxing#BombZquad is BACK! Former heavyweight champ @BronzeBomber makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring to battle Finland's @helenius_robert on October 15, live on @PBConFOX PPV from @barclayscenter!#WilderHelenius5503751#BombZquad is BACK! Former heavyweight champ @BronzeBomber makes his highly-anticipated return to the ring to battle Finland's @helenius_robert on October 15, live on @PBConFOX PPV from @barclayscenter!#WilderHelenius https://t.co/nAUx0w19nHI’M BACK BABY! October 15th at @barclayscenter!! #WilderHelenius twitter.com/premierboxing/… Take a look at the interview below: Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by John Cunningham × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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