can Okolie come back from his loss

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by ExAirForce Jeff, Jul 11, 2023.


  1. Furey

    Furey EST & REG 2009 Full Member

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    A generational talent ? **** me.
     
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  2. ScottB1

    ScottB1 Push and Pull About banned Full Member

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    Same. Usually I hate fights with lots of holding, but that was strangely enjoyable to watch. As soon as Billam-Smith hurt Okolie the fight became interesting. It was a aggressive, compelling watch with a lively atmosphere.
     
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  3. Punchdrunk1

    Punchdrunk1 Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Haha
     
  4. TED 822

    TED 822 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    True. It's just not on my Wishlist, but I watch everything. Ive liked Okolie since before the olympics and hes improved massively. Dissapointing loss this one, but the blow was softened for me by Billam coming across as such a good guy.
    Agree he can win, and maybe he needs to. Then move up as has been said. Ive not lost faith and it looks like neither have you.
     
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  5. Throwback

    Throwback "Somebody wake up Hicks" Full Member

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    It was a bad night at the office against an inspired opponent, I'm glad stuff like this happens, because, it can set up a good decent 'pro like CBS for life, and it can focus a talented, but unfocused fighter into never switching off again.

    I can to an extent understand the vitriol Okolie receives, but I've always quite liked him, and to his credit, he was awfully classy in defeat.
     
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