By Jason Kim: Undefeated heavyweight contender Robert Helenius (15-0, 10 KO’s) takes a slight step down fight against former WBO heavyweight champion Sergiy Liakhovich (25-3, 16 KO’s) next Saturday on August 27th at the Messehalle, in Erfurt, Germany. Helenius, 27, will be defending his WBA Intern-Continental and WBO Inter-Continental heavyweight titles.
Serguei Lyakhovich
Liakhovich-Helenius battle it out on 8/27, winner hopes to fight one of the Klitschkos
By Jason Kim: Former WBO heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich hopes to resurrect his sagging career on August 27th against unbeaten heavyweight contender Robert Helenius in Efurt, Germany.
Helenius vs. Liakhovich will be a war while it lasts
By Jason Kim: Former WBO heavyweight champion Siarhei Liakhovich (25-3, 16 KO’s) faces young heavyweight contender Robert Helenius (15-0, 10 KO’s) in two weeks on August 27th at the Messehaille, Erut, Thuringen, Germany. Helenius, 27, ranked #2 WBO, #3 IBF, #9 WBA, #13 WBC, is quickly moving up the heavyweight rankings after an impressive 9th round TKO win over Samuel Peter on April 2nd. Helenius beat Peter even more impressively than world champion Wladimir Klitschko did in beating Peter last September.
Sergei Liakhovich vs. Robert Helenius on August 27
By John F. McKenna (McJack): Sergei Liakhovich (25-3, 16 KO’s) will be facing one of the rising stars in the heavyweight division when he faces Robert Helenius (15-0, 10 KO’s) on August 27. The fight should be an interesting matchup and something of a test for the towering 6’7” Helenius.
Helenius vs. Liakhovich on August 27th
By Jim Dower: Unbeaten heavyweight contender Robert Helenius (15-0, 10 KO’s) will be fighting former WBO heavyweight champion Sergei Liakhovich (25-3, 16 KO’s) on August 27th. The two were supposed to have fought next month in July but Helenius injured his hand while training and will need extra time to get get ready. The 6’6″ Helenius is quickly making a name for himself in the heavyweight division after stopping former WBC heavyweight champion Samuel Peter by a 9th round TKO in April.
Helenius will fight Liakhovich in July
By John F. McKenna (McJack): Twenty seven year old Robert Helenius AKA The “Nordic Nightmare” (15-0, 10 KO’s) will continue his climb up the pugilistic ladder in his quest for an eventual title shot when he takes on Sergei Liakhovich AKA The “White Wolf” (25-3, 16 KO’s) in July. The date for the showdown between Helenius and Liakhovich has been alternately reported as being on July 1 or July 16. A firm date will be announced later.
Helenius vs. Liakhovich on July 16th
By Dan Ambrose: Unbeaten heavyweight contender Robert Helenius (15-0, 10 KO’s) will be facing former World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight champion Siarhei Liakhovich (25-3, 16 KO’s) in a scheduled 12 round bout on July 16th in Berlin, Germany.
Vitali vs. Liakhovich possible for June 4th
By Jason Kim: According to Dan Rafael of ESPN, WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko (42-2, 39 KO[s) is considering taking on former WBO heavyweight champion Siarhei Liakhovich (25-3, 16 KO’s) on June 4th in a fight that will be shown on EPIX, an American television cable company.
Ruiz stops Serin; Lyakhovich knocks out Bates – Boxing Results
By Erik Schmidt: Heavyweight contender John Ruiz (44-8-1, 30 KO’s) returned to action following a 15 month period out of the ring to stop journeyman Adnan Serin (19-11-1, 7 KO’s) in the 7th round on Saturday night at the Arena Nürnberger Versicherung, Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Bayern, Germany.
Pacquiao Says He’d Lose if He Fought Cotto Now; Lyakhovich Signs With King – News
By Eric Thomas: Manny Pacquiao (49-3-2, 37 KO’s) admits that he would be in a hard time of he fought Miguel Cotto now, saying “If Cotto and me fight today, I’d lose,” according to the Manila Bulletin. While Pacquiao has been busy filming commercials and taking of other business commitments in the Philippines, Cotto has been busy training for the past month in Puerto Rico.