Heavyweight prospect Robert Helenius, born in Finland, based in Germany and known as the "Nordic Nightmare," will take a major step up in competition when he faces former titleholder Samuel Peter, the "Nigerian Nightmare," on April 2. The fight will take place in Halle, Germany, on the undercard of cruiserweight titlist Marco Huck's defense against Giacobbe Fragomeni. "We are very pleased with Robert's development," Hagen Doering, of promoter Sauerland Event, said. "We have moved him very fast because he is a very special fighter with an incredible punch. Now is the time to take the next step, which is a showdown with Peter, a very dangerous opponent. It will be a spectacular fight. I am sure the 'Nordic Nightmare' will topple the 'Nigerian' one." Helenius' most notable win came in January 2010, when he stopped former titleholder Lamon Brewster -- who was way past his prime -- in the eighth round and sent him into retirement. Helenius (14-0, 9 KOs) has won three fights since the Brewster bout and his handlers now deem him ready for Peter (34-4, 27 KOs). Read more: http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=6201243
