Okolie at Bridgerweight?

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  1. ash234

    ash234 Active Member Full Member

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    Just about to say my first thought is how crap is Babic to get dusted in a round off him :lol:
     
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  2. Beale

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    Thought I heard Hearn telling us Babic was savage - he must have meant anyone buying a DAZN UK subscription
     
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  3. Bob Flaps

    Bob Flaps Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You misheard him say "cabbage".
     
  4. Bob Flaps

    Bob Flaps Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Only took Anna an hour to mention “working in McDonalds”…
     
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  5. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    He got the job done albeit at a crap weight. Let's see where he goes from here.
     
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  6. William Reader

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    Okolie really is an imposing figure. He boxed wonderfully last night in a hostile environment against a world champion who had made mince out of Babic. The record books will show that he's a British two-weight world champion. What else can this 6'5'' giant achieve in the sport?
     
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  7. Beale

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    Makes the CBS performance and tactics even more bizarre.

    Big lad who should be coming out and letting the hands go every fight on the front foot.

    When he does that he looks very good.
     
  8. von trapp

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    Poor opponent but a great stepping stone.
    Hopefully Joe brings him on. Crazy he left Shane.
    Has a belt now to attract some half decent opposition if he hangs around at bridger.Plus he is a 'name' of sorts. Looking forward to this second stage of his career. Seems a decent lad as well.
     
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  9. Oreet Cha!

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    Impressed by Okolie last night, the new heavier weight seems to suit him. Really pleased for him.

    Talk is of unifying v Kevin Lerena (WBA).

    I'd say win that fight then move up to heavyweight. With Del Boy saying he has 3 fights left then retirement, I can see Del Boy being Okolies opening gift to the heavyweight scene.
     
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  10. William Reader

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    What happened with Tishchenko as the WBA bridgerweight champion? I see his match against Harth is down as a no contest.
     
  11. Bob Flaps

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  13. Beale

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    In that role, he was destined to meet Andy Ruiz and injure his back delivering the order to his table.
     
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  14. CST80

    CST80 Liminal Space Autochthon Staff Member

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    Just to put the Babic loss and Okolie win into a slightly better perspective.

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  15. EJC83

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    By the time the oppurtunity to fight Chisora comes around he might as well fight Danny Williams.
     
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