Lawrence Okolie vs. Michał Cieślak

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by IntentionalButt, Feb 13, 2022.


"The Sauce" (aka The Octopus) or "Zły Chłopiec (Naughty Boy)"?

Poll closed Feb 26, 2022.

  1. Okolie on points

    4 vote(s)
    15.4%

  2. Okolie by stoppage

    17 vote(s)
    65.4%

  3. Draw

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  4. Cieślak on points

    2 vote(s)
    7.7%

  5. Cieślak by stoppage

    3 vote(s)
    11.5%
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  1. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    2/27 @ the O2 in Greenwich. WBO cruiserweight title on the line, Okolie's second defense.

    The incumbent brings an undefeated record that includes a dodgy decision over countryman Matty Askin, as well as a knockout victory his last time facing a Pole. The challenger, meanwhile, has one professional defeat, in a previous world title match (for the WBC's green belt, versus Ilunga Junior Makabu) but under very questionable circumstances....on the road in enemy territory then, as he is now.

    They have a combined 29 stoppages in 40 bouts. The champion has a 2" height and 3½″ reach advantage - and probably ranks among the highest gorilla indices you'll find in the sport (+14cm, which is about 5½″)
     
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  2. catchwtboxing

    catchwtboxing Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Okolie. A lot of guys hate him but he is becoming a very good fighter, and ought to move up after this.
     
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  3. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Goddamn,, with every fiber of my being I want to go with Cieślak here. Because I think he's got the grit, power and determination to pull it off, and possibly even the chin. Even when Makabu dropped him, he wasn't protecting himself and walking away, after what he thought was a foul. I think he thought the ref was going to dock Makabu a point. But Okolie's reach, height and hideous graboid English Ivy wall vine style, along with the dodgy scoring, no matter what Michał does, he's probably ****ed. So, either Okolie late TKO or UD. Although that may change before fight day, so I'm not committing to the poll yet.:sisi1
     
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  4. Perkin Warbeck

    Perkin Warbeck Boxing aficionado Full Member

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    I'll be rooting for Michał Cieślak, but sadly I think Okolie the Octopus will win.
     
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  5. Vegan Beast

    Vegan Beast Grandpappy Ortiz Full Member

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    When is this guy gonna fight in bigger fights? These opponents suck.

    He may has well move to HW.
     
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  6. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    Cieslak is mustard, he will be okolies hardest opponent to date. I’m picking him to get the win
     
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  7. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Okolie will knock him out in 5
     
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  8. WhataRock

    WhataRock Loyal Member Full Member

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    I really like Polish mustard. Goes well with Ham off the bone.
     
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  9. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    :dunno What a bizarre take. Cieślak is arguably the best cruiserweight not currently holding a world title. At the very least, it'd be down to him or Dorticós. I don't like Okolie whatsoever but this is literally the best possible contender you could hope to ask him to face. Pushing it, maybe second best.

    The second line mightn't be the wrong idea should he get past Cieślak without any difficulty. Or even if he only squeaks by or gets a gift, all remaining at CW is going to mean is moderate risk for diminishing returns on reward. HW is the smart move for him, but... to imply that Cieślak isn't a worthy challenger or h2h threat and lumping him in with past opponents that "suck" (Głowacki doesn't; the rest you'll get no argument from me) - that's wild.
     
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  10. ShovelHook

    ShovelHook Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Okolie has looked a much improved fighter under McGuigan but Cieslak should be his stiffest challenge to date. He's a good boxer puncher with a solid chin, also quite large for a cruiserweight. I'd say if anyone has a good chance of beating Okolie at the weight it's between him and Briedis.
     
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  11. ad4m88

    ad4m88 Active Member Full Member

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    Why the hate for okolie?
     
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  12. Your Mum

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    Storm Eunice by stoppage being its just blown the roof off the O2
     
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  13. CST80

    CST80 De Omnibus Dubitandum Staff Member

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    Son of a *****.:facepalm:
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  14. ipitythefool

    ipitythefool Prediction ? Pain Full Member

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    Okolie has many more tentacles which is a clear advantage so should win.

    Actually to be fair this is a decent fight and a solid opponent. Okolie is improving all the time though so i reckon will get late stoppage or UD. Early/mid stoppage would be very impressive.
     
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  15. IntentionalButt

    IntentionalButt Guy wants to name his çock 'macho' that's ok by me

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    O2 is actually open for business this weekend, game on! :ggg
     
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