Thought I heard Hearn telling us Babic was savage - he must have meant anyone buying a DAZN UK subscription
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?
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.
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.
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.
What happened with Tishchenko as the WBA bridgerweight champion? I see his match against Harth is down as a no contest.
Someone in the World forum mentioned "pissing dirty" - this is all I could find to back it up: https://ringside24.com/en/news/boxing/133529-tishchenko-caught-doping
Not a very well-written article. I had assumed something along those lines. It has him suspended on BoxRec. Okolie against Lerena would be decent.
In that role, he was destined to meet Andy Ruiz and injure his back delivering the order to his table.
Just to put the Babic loss and Okolie win into a slightly better perspective. Timestamped. This content is protected