Robert Helenius gets knocked out cold by Gerald Washington in 8

Robert Helenius won three fights in a row before his bout with Gerald Washington. Unfortunately for him, Washington spoiled his momentum.

Robert Helenius was a serious contender in 2013, but a couple of losses set him back. He seemed to find his groove with three straight wins, but Gerald Washington wasn’t having it. It was a disappointing night for Helenius who may be on his way towards retirement.

Washington pushed Helenius back with a body shot to kick off round 1. Helenius stayed patient but lost the round because he was too cautious. Washington scored well with body punches throughout the round and hit Helenius with a left hook at the bell.

Helenius came back in round 2 with a quick left-right combination. He started to utilize his long jab, and his right hand found the mark on several occasions. Washington escaped well when trapped in the corner, but it was a much better round for the ‘Nordic Nightmare.’

The third was quiet to start. Helenius pawed with his jab. Washington tried to swing for the fences several times but missed badly, but he would connect.

Washington landed a right hook on Helenius that wobbled him, but he wasn’t hurt. It was enough to give Washington the round.

Washington thrilled the crowd quickly in round 4. He shook the towering Helenius with a right hand to the head that almost dropped him. Helenius walked right into it. Washington stayed in close to Helenius and landed with both hands. It was a nightmare of a round for Helenius. He was out-boxed by Washington.

Helenius flashed a right hand to start the fifth round. He tried to keep Washington away with his jab. It worked some of the time. Helenius got himself into trouble when he tried to fight Washington in close. By the end of the round, Washington looked very confident, and Helenius looked out on his feet.

Helenius threw several jabs to the body in the sixth, and Washington didn’t do much in return. He looked to be taking the round off, but Helenius scored points in the meantime. Suddenly, Washington looked just as tired as Helenius did in the previous round.

Helenius connected with a straight right hand to start round 7. Both men were tired and struggled to let their hands go, but Helenius was more active. Washington was fading fast as the roles continued to reverse.

Helenius jabbed Washington around the ring in the eighth which was mostly ugly, but Washington came alive towards the end of the round with a right hand that came out of nowhere to obliterate Helenius. There was no need to count. Helenius was out old.

Washington wasn’t supposed to win that fight. He lost three of his last four, but he found something special when he needed it most. It’s either that or Helenius is a shot fighter. Maybe it’s a combination of both, but Washington’s story continues and Helennius’s could be ending. It was a beautiful KO by Washington, but a sad end for Helenius.