Joyce V Okolie

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Gazanta87, Sep 28, 2022.


  1. Gazanta87

    Gazanta87 Member Full Member

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    It's a bit of a long shot but in theory if Tyson was too unify and then give up the belts and keep the WBC which brother Shane has suggested, Joyce is obviously in the mandatory position and if the sauce was too go up in weight he would become mandatory as per WBO ruling. Does Okolie stand much of a chance against the Juggernaut??
     
  2. Safin

    Safin Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    Okolie is a phenomenal talent. Tough for both.
     
  3. delboy82

    delboy82 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joyce would destroy okolie he would need to massively bulk up to get in with joyce... Joyce weighs over 70lbs more than okolie.

    Thats just too much to give up or make up. Okolie massively lacks the skills to Kove up and be a contender at hw imo
     
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  4. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Jury is still out on Okolie imo.
     
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  5. Safin

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    It’s true that some can’t see it. There’s more that don’t want to see it and are desperate for him to fail. Okolie is incredibly charismatic and has an imposing style. It will be exciting to see him in the heavyweight division. He’d beat Joshua tomorrow.
     
  6. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    You take the Michael a lot of times, and I must admit you take mind fooking to a whole new level. It's a talent.
     
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  7. Safin

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    Okolie will cause problems in the heavyweight division. His right hand is huge. Could you honestly see Joshua surviving that? I think Joshua would struggle to land much.
     
  8. Murderers' Row

    Murderers' Row Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Time will tell I suppose.
     
  9. Safin

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    What is going on in that division? I thought he was holding out for Breidis but he’s beltless now
     
  10. Gazanta87

    Gazanta87 Member Full Member

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    Shalom has been talking up Okolie/Riakporhe so that could be soon.
     
  11. EJC83

    EJC83 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Joyce would batter Okolie, there'd be no getting tied up in clinches, he'd overpower him.
     
  12. Astro

    Astro Well-Known Member Full Member

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    I dont believe that. The fight will probably come at some point, but not just yet.
     
  13. Safin

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    That would be good. Okolie would outclass him, but it could be interesting. Riakporhe isn’t rubbish
     
  14. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    Okolie boils down to 200. He isn’t a 200 pound guy.

    He likely weighs in excess of 220. I’d be very surprised if he was less than 220 with a 6 foot 5 frame and wide shoulders.

    still, Joyce is bigger than most men today at 270 and relatively lean.
     
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  15. Aydamn

    Aydamn Dillian Da Dissappointment Full Member

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    Riakporhe sucks imo as a boxer/fighter, Okolie is a level or two above in terms of talent, ability, ring IQ, mentality and physical conditioning.