Deontay Wilder record: Professional career stats plus weight, height and reach ahead of comeback bou
Deontay Wilder is one of boxing's heaviest hitters and has had a glittering career.
But the 'Bronze Bomber' is looking to rebuild his reputation after losing out to Tyson Fury in their blockbuster trilogy.
The American did consider retirement, but he quickly scrapped that idea and now he's back to face Robert Helenius this weekend in New York City.
And ahead of that clash, here is everything you need to know about Wilder's career to date.
Deontay Wilder: Debut and who he has fought
Wilder made his debut as a professional on November 15, 2008, where he beat Ethan Cox by TKO in the second round of their clash at the Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville.
The 6ft 7 star then destroyed every opponent who dared to stand in his way.
From 2008 to December 2012, when Wilder won his first major title, the American dispatched of 24 opponents.
He knocked out Kelvin Price to claim the WBC Continental Americas heavyweight title.
He then visited England to face British fighter Audley Harrison and stunned the Sheffield crowd with a TKO win.
From that point, it looked like Wilder's career would only get better, and sure enough, his first world title followed in the coming years - the WBC heavyweight belt.
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That WBC belt, which he held until his first loss to Fury, came via a unanimous decision win over Bermane Stiverne.
This is the only time the 'Bronze Bomber' hasn't won by KO or TKO in his career.
Eric Molina and Luis Ortiz came forward and challenged Wilder for his crown, but both were no match for his power.
Ortiz was unbeaten in 28 professional fights, so it looked like it could be a serious clash, but the 'Bronze Bomber' knocked him down three times to claim the win.
That set up the first of his three epic clashes with Fury.
But despite knocking the 'Gypsy King' down twice, many feel Fury won the fight in Los Angeles, but a split decision meant it was a draw.
Dominic Breazeale and Ortiz challenged Wilder again and were easily beaten.
Then came his rematch with Fury in Las Vegas.
It was an epic fight, but the 'Gypsy King' was too good for Wilder and knocked him down twice to claim a TKO win - the American's first defeat as a professional.
A third fight was scheduled, but Fury called it off to pursue a clash with Anthony Joshua.
That sparked a legal challenge from Wilder, who got his wish when the pair came into the ring one final time at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas last year.
This time, Wilder knocked Fury down twice in round four. But the Brit peeled himself off the canvas to knock the 'Bronze Bomber' out.
He hasn't fought since and had considered retirement, but he is back, and Helenius is his next opponent.
The Finnish boxer has a record of 31-3-0, so this should be an exciting fight, and we can't wait to see Wilder back in the ring.
Wilder has been one of the best heavyweights around, but he needs to rebuild that reputation.
Deontay Wilder: Wins, losses and professional record
In total, Wilder has had 45 pro fights, winning 42, drawing one and losing twice.
He was won 41 of his fights via knockout or TKO, with just one being decided by decision.
Deontay Wilder: Weight, height and reach
Wilder is now 36 and turns 37 later this month. He is 6ft 7 (201cm) and has a reach of 83 inches (211cm).
The orthodox boxer weighed in at 238lbs (108kg) for his third fight with Fury.
Deontay Wilder: Next fight and future opponents
Wilder's next fight will take place on Saturday, October 15 against Helenius.
Should the American win that, a fight with Joshua has been mooted.
It would be a clash that would grab the attention of millions, and Wilder wants to see it happen in Africa.
He said: "I would love to do that fight in Africa.
"It's still the number one fight in the world for everyone. Everywhere I go, people always talk about me versus Joshua. We both have roots from there.
"I think it would be an amazing place to have it, to go back home.
"To go back to the motherland. A continent full of our people. I can just see that being an amazing fight, win, lose or draw.
"I think we'll get the respect and love from all the people over there."
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But a fourth clash with Fury hasn't been ruled out either.
So, before he does finally decide to hang up the gloves, it seems inevitable we will see Wilder have at least one more big fight.
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