ROBERT HELENIUS called out Tyson Fury, and said he would be a lot easier to beat than Oleksandr Usyk.
Helenius sparred with Deontay wilder before Fury brutally knocked the American out in their October trio bout.
Deontay Wilder photographed with Robert Helenius, sparring partner
The undercard saw the Finnish heavyweight Adam Kownacki (32), beating the 32-year-old Adam Kownacki for the second time in their rematch.
Helenius, now 34, is well-positioned to challenge Anthony Joshua, 32, for the WBA belt Usyk.
Alternativly, Fury's US promoter Bob Arum listed him as a potential opponent for the Gypsy Kings, if they fail in their deal with Dillian Whyte.
Helenius spoke to Sky Sports and stated that he had heard Bob Arum mention his name, as well as others, about possibly fighting Fury in March.
"Ofcourse, I believe I would beat Fury. Although he looked fantastic against Deontay wilder, he would be much more favourable against me.
"I would knock Fury out. I find him to be a more approachable style than Usyk.
Free Bets: Get more than PS2,000 in NEW CUSTOMER DEALSFury has been in discussions to fight Whyte, after the WBC made him a mandatory challenge.
In the meantime, Usyk will defend his unified WBA/IBF/WBO against AJ in a rematch that takes place in April.
Giant Helenius is 6'7in tall and patiently waiting to see if he can be in pole position to fight the winner.
He stated that he was still waiting for the WBA to respond. This is his first priority.
"My lawyer has written WBA, I have paid sanctioning fees and there is no better deserving competitor to fight Usyk in WBA.
"I fully expect to become mandatory. "I've earned it, and I will fight outside of the ring as hard for my chance."
