Robert Helenius hasn’t fought in two years. Now, there are some rumors that he’s returning to the ring. Sauerland Promotions has heard the talk as well, and has sent out a release reminding Helenius of where his promotional allegiances lay. Here’s the full statement from Sauerland:
Team Sauerland is delighted to hear that Robert Helenius (19-0, 11 KOs) has voiced his desire to return to the ring. “Robert is one of the biggest heavyweight talents out there,” Sauerland Event CEO Chris Meyer said. “It’s a pity that he hasn’t fought in almost two years. We understand he has now announced that he wants to return on a show in Tallinn. Of course he can do whatever he wants, however, if he intends to fight again, he needs to talk to us first. We have an existing promotional agreement which we expect him to honour. We will take legal action against everybody who is undermining our contract with him. I think it would be to the benefit of everybody, especially the fight fans, if Robert focused on breaking jaws rather than laws.”
Helenius was supposed to be one of the new forces of the heavyweight division, as he beat up on past their best versions of Sam Peter and Sergei Liakhovich in 2011. Then came the fight against Dereck Chisora. Helenius’ hand was raised, but it was clear he shouldn’t have won the fight.
After that, a combination of injuries and perhaps a disinterest in training led Helenius to only fight twice since December 2011, and not at all since March 2013.
