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Deontay Wilder vs. Robert Helenius Undisclosed Fight Purse: Salaries, Endorsements, and More

Published 10/13/2022, 12:00 PM EDT

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Deontay Wilder is ready to make a striking return inside the squared circle this weekend. He last fought British boxing phenom Tyson Fury in their trilogy fight and was inactive in the sport since then. However, his long-awaited comeback has generated great interest among boxing fans. 

‘The Bronze Bomber’ is slated to face Robert Helenius on October 15th, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Helenius may not be a household name in the industry, but fans have been comparing him to Tyson Fury due to his similar beard and bald appearance. Let’s look at the fight payouts and other statistics for Wilder and Helenius’ prior bouts while we wait for their clash this weekend.  

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Wilder vs. Helenius: Previous fight purses and net worth 

Deontay Wilder is one of the highest-paid boxers of this generation. With his stunning performances throughout his career, he has amassed a net worth of $30 million. In his last clash against Fury, although Wilder lost the fight, he took home a handsome $20 million. 

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When it comes to Helenius, on the other hand, he has a record of 31-3-0 and a net worth of $5 million. The Finnish boxer last fought Adam Kownacki a year ago and earned $75,000 for this rematch.

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However, Helenius will face the most well-known and challenging opponent of his career. According to predictions, Wilder’s comeback will draw a sizable crowd, and the two combatants will profit handsomely. Although the fight’s payout has not yet been made public, Helenius will receive the largest check of his professional boxing career. Wilder, on the other hand, has previously earned substantial sums of money and is eager to reclaim his place in the boxing community.

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Wilder vs. Helenius: Endorsements

Although Wilder is not an athlete, you would typically see in a lot of sponsorships; he has made about $500,000 from them. He has worked with Raising Cane, PureKana CBD, and Everest Boxing.

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Although Helenius doesn’t currently have a track record of endorsements, that might change if he defeats Wilder in their forthcoming bout. Even though Wilder is the clear favorite to win this fight, boxing is a sport where anything may happen. In sports, you never know who will pull off the biggest surprises.

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Shashank Wankhede

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Shashank Wankhede is a Boxing writer at EssentiallySports. When it comes to boxing, the blockbuster film 'Rocky' sparked his interest in the sport. He holds Muhammad Ali in great regard and is a sincere admirer of his narrative, struggle, and accomplishments.
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