Lebedev vs Okolie in the works?

Discussion in 'British Boxing Forum' started by Smudge_, Feb 22, 2019.


  1. Smudge_

    Smudge_ Teak tough Full Member

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    From Michael Benson on Twitter. He said Lebedev said he'll fight for his old WBA title against somebody who fought on the undercard of Joshua vs Povetkin.

    I'm not a fan of Okolie as a boxer, his style is horrible to watch, but I'll give him credit if he takes this fight. Massive step up and I think Lebedev beats him at this stage. I think Lebedev is too strong to be manhandled and cuddled off Okolie all night, and he's the better boxer. Will his age and fitness be a factor though?
     
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  2. NasalSpray

    NasalSpray Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Okolie is the new Price. Blurs the line between being awful and entertaining. I found Okolies last fight hilarious, he was goose stepping and throwing bolo punches in what seemed like slow motion.
     
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  3. Scissors

    Scissors Posts are sponsored by Matchroom Full Member

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    Wow. I can’t believe that this will happen.
     
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  4. Robney

    Robney ᴻᴼ ᴸᴼᴻᴳᴲᴿ ᴲ۷ᴵᴸ Full Member

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    Oh man! Lebedev is gonna be groped all over if that really happens.
     
  5. Brixton Bomber

    Brixton Bomber Obsessed with Boxing banned Full Member

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    Lebedev smokes him.

    I'd like to see Lebedev/Dorticos or the Russian Hammer or Breidis.
     
  6. anjawnaymiz

    anjawnaymiz Can we get Ivan Dychko some momentum Full Member

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    Doubt it happens but would be a fun fight!

    Okolie is a weird one, he’s not a very good boxer but what he does do is effective and seems to work along with the out muscling of opponents

    When I heard chamberlain was sparring usyk I really thought he’d do a number on him but he just couldn’t work him out on the night

    Lots of good fights out there for Lawrence and Isaac so good luck to them
     
  7. Degale

    Degale Active Member Full Member

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    May as well through Okolie in just now, because nobody has interest in him and his style.

    least this will bring a bit of excitement regarding him.
     
  8. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    I think it could be smart matchmaking. Personally I think Lebedev is done. I don’t rate Okolie but like I said now is the perfect time to jump on someone like Lebedev who is battle worn.
     
  9. Max Thunder

    Max Thunder Proud member of the Cult of Vikings Full Member

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    I see the lanky octopus getting leveled here.
     
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  10. Wizbit1013

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

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    This may be the first time I will be interested in an Okolie fight
    Possibly the last also