Robert Helenius is a Swedish-Finnish professional boxer. He is one of the emerging boxers in the heavyweight division and recently won the WBA Gold heavyweight title.
Read to learn about Helenius’s net worth, salary, earnings, wife, age, and other related information.
Robert Helenius’ Net Worth Details
Helenius’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of 2025. He earns a guaranteed purse of $75,000 from each fight. Below is an income overview of Helenius from his recent bouts –
| Opponent | Income | Year |
| Adam Kownacki | $75,000 | 2021 |
| Adam Kownacki | $30,000 | 2020 |
| Mateus Roberto Osorio | $25,000 | 2019 |
Endorsements
Helenius is currently sponsored by the Swedish agencies Vibb Design and DEAB Consult. The boxer also partners with the Finnish store chain Karkkainen and Eleiko gym shop.
About Robert Helenius
| Full Name | Robert Gabriel Helenius |
| Nickname | The Nordic Nightmare |
| Profession | Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Date of Birth | 2 January 1984 |
| Place of Birth | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Age | 38 |
| Nationality | Swedish-Finnish |
| Debut | 2008 |
| Height | 6 ft 6 3⁄4 in (200 cm) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Net Worth | $5 million |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Father’s Name | Karl Helenius |
| Mother’s Name | Stina Helenius |
| Twitter Handle | @helenius_robert |
| Instagram Handle | @heleniusrobert |
Since age 5, Helenius has been training in boxing. He won a bronze medal at the European U-17 Championship in 2000 and was runners-up at the European Amateur Boxing Championship in 2006.
After 2 years, Helenius shifted his career to professional boxing. In his debut match, the boxer faced Gene Pukall and knocked him out in the first round.
The boxer earned 11 more consecutive wins before earning his first career title.
Defeating Gregory Tony via 6th-round knockout in 2010, Helenius earned his career first title, the then-vacant European Union heavyweight title.
In 2015, Robert Helenius earned his first international title. Defeating Franz Rill, he also earned the IBF international and European heavyweight titles.
The player recently defeated Adam Kownacki to win the vacant WBA Gold heavyweight title.
Helenius currently holds an impressive career record of 31 wins to 3 losses. He faced his career’s first loss after being undefeated for 22 bouts since his debut.
In the match, Johann Duhaupas knocked him out during the 6th round. Helenius is now widely considered one of the rising stars in his division.
Wife
Robert Helenius is married to Sandra Helenius, a Finnish yoga specialist. The couple has three children.
Career Stats
Professional Boxing Record
| Category | Win | Loss |
| Knockout | 20 | 2 |
| Decision | 11 | 1 |
Career Titles
| Title | Year |
| European Union heavyweight | 2010 |
| WBO InterContinental heavyweight | 2010 |
| WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight | 2011 |
| European heavyweight | 2011 |
| IBF International and European heavyweight | 2015 |
| WBC Silver International heavyweight | 2017 |
| IBF Inter-Continental heavyweight | 2018 |
| WBA Gold heavyweight | 2020 |
Boxing Stats: 2022 YTD
| Category | Stats |
| Round KO (%) | 10.05% |
| Rounds Boxed | 189 |
| Been Stopped | 2 |
| Opponents Stopped | 19 |
| Been KO’d (%) | 6.06% |
| Been KO’d Round (%) | 1.06% |
| Average Winning Round | 5.4 |
| Average Losing Round | 8.7 |
FAQs
1. What is Robert Helenius’ professional boxing record?
Robert “The Nordic Nightmare” Helenius has a professional record of 32 wins and 5 losses, with 21 of his victories coming by knockout. He made his professional debut in May 2008 and has been fighting for over 16 years. His notable wins include victories over former world heavyweight champions Lamon Brewster, Samuel Peter, and Siarhei Liakhovich.
2. What major fights has Robert Helenius had in recent years?
Helenius had several high-profile fights recently, including a seventh-round knockout loss to Anthony Joshua in August 2023 and a first-round knockout loss to Deontay Wilder in October 2022. Before these setbacks, he secured back-to-back victories against Adam Kownacki in March 2020 and October 2021, both ending in technical knockouts.
3. Why is Robert Helenius currently banned from boxing?
Robert Helenius received a two-year boxing ban from UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) after testing positive for clomifene, a banned substance, following his August 2023 fight with Anthony Joshua. Helenius claimed the substance came from contaminated eggs and chicken, but couldn’t provide supporting evidence. His ban runs from September 18, 2023, to September 17, 2025.
4. How did Robert Helenius start his boxing career?
Helenius began boxing at age five under his father’s guidance, who was a boxing trainer. Born in Stockholm but raised in Finland, he accumulated over 200 amateur fights before turning professional in 2008. As an amateur, he won a silver medal at the 2006 European Championships in the super-heavyweight division.
5. What is Robert Helenius known for in the boxing world?
Standing at 6’6½” with a 79-inch reach, Helenius is known as “The Nordic Nightmare” and has represented Finland proudly throughout his career. He twice held the European heavyweight title (2011 and 2016) and has been recognized for his punching power, with 21 of his 32 wins coming by knockout.
