Deontay Wilder blasts out Helenius in first to roar back into title picture

• American stops Helenius in first to get back in win column
• Wilder, 37, could take fight with Usyk, Joshua or Ruiz Jr next

Deontay Wilder knocked out Robert Helenius in the first round Saturday night, powerfully punching his way back into the win column after consecutive losses to Tyson Fury.

The former heavyweight champion moved cautiously for most of the round before unleashing his right hand that has long been considered the best in the business. He knew it was over, posing against the ropes even before the fight had been stopped.