I think it's safe to say Helenius has retired!

[ykdadamaja]

He's not coming back... that's it. He would have been a good opponent for Wlad, but after he fights and most likely wins out against Wilder, Fury, Arreola, Jennings and Briggs, it would be a full dance card.

Wlad most likely won't stay until Joshua is ready, so safe to say Wlad will end like that and Helenius will miss out on the Sweepstakes.

[ruthless rocco]

Robert Helenius May Finally Return in The Spring - Boxing News

[brocktonblockbust]

Robert Helenius May Finally Return in The Spring - Boxing News

Im hoping this is true, I like Helenius.

[Beanflicker]

He had one of those Andre Ward situations with his management but he's out of the contract now and wants to fight again. I was big on Helenius but after the gift against Chisora it was a lot harder to get excited about him.

[ruthless rocco]

I don't think he's out of his old contract yet...

[ykdadamaja]

Then he can't and won't fight. He would add some excitement and intrigue to the division if he were to come back, but let's be honest- after all this time, he is a retired fighter.

[Beanflicker]

His Wikipedia says he's broken off the contract and will be fighting on March 21st. Whether that happens or not obviously remains to be seen, but I don't think we can consider him retired yet.

[Master]

I thought Helenius had a career threatening injury and never looked right since he came back.

[El Kabong]

Helenius will eventually be back, sometimes fighters have injuries and what not. I don't think he'll ever be the same. Shoulder injuries are not good for power punchers.