12 round unanimous decision over Robert “Nordic Nightmare” Helenius
Boxing on the Anthony Joshua vs Carlos Takam card at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, Whyte move a step closer to a world title fight.
- Scorecard were 119-109, 119-109 and 118-110.
Moving up to 22 wins in his professional career ‘The Body Snatcher’ dominated nearly all the fight.
Taller boxer in Helenius used his height and reach to lean away forcing Whyte to move his shots towards the body.
Most of the fight the Finn showed his good defensive skills in this one-paced contest.
Whyte seemed to just not be on top level throughout but was more than enough to seal the victory.
Deontay Wilder will not be worried after that performance if the two meet in the future.
Dillian Whyte is moving closer up the rankings to become mandatory challenger for the WBC Heavyweight Champion.
Promoter Eddie Hearn (Matchroom Boxing) may like to see him in another couple of fights before that fight is made.
Other results on the night :
- Joe Cordina beat Lesther Cantillano.
- Lawrence Okolie beat Adam Williams.
- Joshua Buatsi beat Saidou Sall.
- Katie Taylor beat Anahi Esther Sanchez.
- Frank Buglioni beat Craig Richards.
- Khalid Yafai beat Sho Ishida.
- Anthony Joshua beat Carlos Takam (Main Event).
