can Okolie come back from his loss

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  1. ExAirForce Jeff

    ExAirForce Jeff met a black lady off tinder banned Full Member

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    i still see him as a generational talent. at heavyweight he can be a force hes not crap like some folk make out ok so he was aload of rubbish vs that billam fella but mark my words at heavywight his natural weight he can knock fellas heads off.
     
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  2. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Okolie should be banned from boxing.
    Watching him fight is painful.
    Does more grabbing than Purple Aki
     
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  3. Beale

    Beale Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Hi Jeff and good to see another member of our armed forces on here.

    Okolie has been found out by a very limited Billam Smith.

    His future is pain and there will be plenty of it in the eyes for viewers.
     
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  4. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Okolie has activated the rematch clause and, provided he gets his sh!t together, I don't think he will lose to Billam-Smith again.
     
  5. EJC83

    EJC83 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    At heavyweight he gets absolutely obliterated, it would look like a circus act if he went in with a decent enough heavy hitter.
     
  6. Throwback

    Throwback "Somebody wake up Hicks" Full Member

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    Has he?! I didn't know that.

    I actually enjoyed that fight, although sloppy and frustrating to watch, Okolie does have the ability to suddenly turn a fight on its head.


    I'd watch that again, I hope CBS gets a decent payday out of it though
     
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  7. like a boss

    like a boss Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    I rank it as one of the ugliest fights I have ever seen.
     
  8. Inglis_1

    Inglis_1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Didn't actually mind watching the first fight, but at the same time, I don't watch to see it again.

    Okolie gets beaten again.
     
  9. T.C.W

    T.C.W Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    If I was sky. I would say we are not paying for this fight. We don't care.. not happening
     
  10. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Good to see this stuff. Hes been criticised when its not been justified, but ion the other hand he didn't look the boxer I thought he was in that one. Maybe you're right about the move up. He can beat a lot of heavyweights.
     
  11. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Never going to be a good fight mate, possibly the friendship angle doesn't help. It's a win Billam will dine out on though. Wouldn't hurt for Lol to do what I think Jeff is suggesting and cut his losses and move up. Forget about Chris and let him have the win. Blame it on the weight and get active.
    They can still be pals.
     
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  12. Trafford

    Trafford Well-Known Member Full Member

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    He’s the Face of Sky and gave them a voluntary defence. He’s on massive money for this fight and there’s a reason Boxxer are desperate for him to move to heavyweight and avoid paying for this fight
     
  13. MAD_PIGE0N

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    If not abusing the clinch, he barely can do anything. So if we talk about comeback, he must completely change his approach to boxing. Otherwise he won't be missed and must rather go away for the good of the sport.
     
  14. Throwback

    Throwback "Somebody wake up Hicks" Full Member

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    Fair points, and I think you might be spot on there, but despite everyone saying how bad a fight it was, I still enjoyed it!

    Plus, looking at it objectively, Okolie looked dangerous every time he let his hands go, and stopped with the clinching/mauling.

    I don't blame him for taking a rematch, it's a fight he can win, then he maybe goes up with a better mindset.


    And let be honest, we'll all still watch it!
     
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  15. iamthegreatest

    iamthegreatest Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I think it's too late in the day for him to change his style, sadly. He's got an ugly style which is horrible to watch and one which fans do not get behind, and rightfully so.