The Very Official Lawrence Okolie vs Matty Askin Prediction Thread

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Max Thunder, Sep 17, 2018.


Who takes it?

Poll closed Sep 23, 2018.

  1. Okolie by Decision

    6 vote(s)
    35.3%

  2. Okolie by Stoppage

    7 vote(s)
    41.2%

  3. Askin by Decision

    1 vote(s)
    5.9%

  4. Askin by Stoppage

    3 vote(s)
    17.6%

  5. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
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  1. Max Thunder

    Max Thunder Proud member of the Cult of Vikings Full Member

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    On the Joshua v Povetkin undercard. Too soon for Okolie or a time for a statement?
     
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  2. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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  3. Vykus

    Vykus ɹoolɟ ǝɥʇ ɯoɹɟ ʍǝᴉʌ ǝɥʇ Full Member

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    I don't think he'll make a statement, but a good hard fought decision victory for Okolie to upgrade him from Salsa Verde to Hollandaise.
     
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  4. Max Thunder

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    "I’ve locked myself away in a caravan for this camp," said Askin. "I like to keep myself to myself when training, the solitude helps me to focus on the job at hand. The reasoning behind it is mainly the driving, everything is based around the gym and caravan. I don’t have to go back to Blackpool every day so it’s just perfect. It pains me to stay away from my partner and little lad, but it’s the right thing to do.

    "This fight is all that’s on my mind, it's the first thing I think of when I get up and last when I shut my eyes. I run through a load of different potential outcomes which I think is going to help me when it comes down to it. Living in a caravan has given me a lot of drive to beat Okolie."

    Askin halted Craig Kennedy in six to claim the Lonsdale belt at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff in May 2017 before stopping Scotland's Stephen Simmons inside two rounds at York Hall in March, and is aiming to make it three KO's on the bounce at Wembley this Saturday.

    "In my head, he's getting knocked out, I don’t see this going to points. Usually what’s in my head is usually what comes off on fight night so I’m very confident. I’ll be walking straight in the ring, smacking him on the chin and going from there. The atmosphere won’t get to me, I’m just focused on the fight itself.

    "Lawrence has done well so far, credit to him for taking this fight. I’m only a fight or two away from launching myself in the World title mix and to be honest I think he’s a few behind that. He’s a bit raw and wild but there’s no doubting he can punch. His opposition hasn’t been the best and I’ll be able to suss him out in the first three minutes of the fight."
     
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  5. Russell

    Russell Loyal Member Full Member

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    I think a good bet would be this fight not going the distance. How that kind of feel to me, either Okolie's nuclear long range artillery finds it's home or a prospect gets his cherry busted bad, Okolie does scream "I'm going to get stopped and dramatically" at some point in time but I'm not sure if this is it.
     
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  6. f1ght3rz

    f1ght3rz Ronaldoooo is crying in his caaaaaar Full Member

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    Okolie only fought bums and much smaller opponents so far. He had the Olympian bonus and Hearn promoted him well so far so there's some sort of hype about him but nobody knows if he is for real or just an overrated and overhyped bum with some really good power. I wasn't impressed in his recent two step up fights vs Chamberlain and Watkins although he took out Watkins really easily. Askin is a tough opponent and if Okolie isn't for real Askin will expose him 100%.

    I can see a Nick Webb vs. Dave Allen like outcome.
     
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  7. Russell

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    I think Matty is probably a little underrated power wise, but he does sport a 50% knockout ratio and has never been known for having big power in either hand, unlike Allen who's always been able to thump with his right.
     
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  8. f1ght3rz

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    I think Askins power is definitely underrated. He can bang.
     
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  9. uppercut_to_the_body

    uppercut_to_the_body Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Mark my words. No one beats Okolie at least till he moves up to Heavyweight.
     
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  10. Russell

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    Any good fights to look at, power wise? I watched his last bout live where he stopped an extremely game and tough, but not very durable fighter and stopped him with a single perfect bodyshot.
     
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  11. f1ght3rz

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    The win vs. Simon Barclay was impressive imo.
     
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  12. IntentionalButt

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    I think all of TMVAS knows who to roll with here. :deal:
     
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  13. Holler

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    Who's Askin?
     
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  14. CST80

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    :sisi1
     
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  15. SambaKing1993

    SambaKing1993 Don't do it Zachary! Full Member

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    Well it's official. Okolie stops Askin violently.

    Are you Richard Dwyer? Is CST80 an alias? I'm watching you closely, Dwyer.
     
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