DEONTAY WILDER is set to make a massive change for his comeback fight against Robert Helenius.
The American returns to the ring after a year out tonight against former sparring partner Helenius.
It will be his first bout since losing to Tyson Fury in their epic trilogy last October.
But when Wilder steps back between the ropes in New York, he is set to do so in a pair of Grant boxing gloves – known as a puncher’s glove.
The ex-WBC heavyweight champion has long been sponsored by Everlast, wearing both their boots and gloves.
But American brand Grant claimed Wilder will wear their gloves for the first time in his career.
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And fans online claimed the Bronze Bomber will only be more powerful in his new set of tools.
One said: “Helenius will be real lucky to make it Past 6 tomorrow really past 4 considering Wilder is using Grant Gloves.”
Another added: “Oh my god he’s gonna kill him now.”
One commented: “About time.”
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Wilder has dropped down to 214lb for his return, having weighed 238lb the night before he was knocked out by Fury in their trilogy classic.
He had warned he would cut down in weight for his comeback bout against Helenius, 38, having felt too heavy last year.
He said during his training camp: “We gained a lot of weight the last fight. I felt a little sluggish, a little heavy
“And, you know, I was interested in seeing my body frame in a certain weight as well.
“But at this moment in time, I go back to what I’m used to and what’s comfortable to me and what’s comfortable with my body frame.
“And that’s gonna be around maybe 220lbs or maybe under.”
Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk
