Josh Taylor, Chris Colbert, Lawrence Okolie Return Though Postol/Russell Most Anticipated

Josh Taylor, Chris Colbert, Lawrence Okolie Return Though Postol/Russell Most Anticipated

This weekend is filled to the gills with fights on a variety of levels, from a near tune-up to big steps up in class. In this preview and prediction article will break down bouts involving the undisputed champion at 140, Josh Taylor, Chris Colbert, Lawrence Okolie, and Victor Postol vs.… read more “Josh Taylor, Chris Colbert, Lawrence Okolie Return Though Postol/Russell Most Anticipated”

“No Reason Mairis Briedis – Lawrence Okolie Fight Can’t Happen This Summer”

“No Reason Mairis Briedis - Lawrence Okolie Fight Can't Happen This Summer”

In the opinion of most fans, Mairis Briedis is the best cruiserweight out there right now. Beaten only by Oleksandr Usyk (in a close fight, with Usyk winning a majority decision in January of 2018), the reigning IBF champion is headed towards a fight with his mandatory challenger Jai Opetaia, in Australia.… read more ““No Reason Mairis Briedis – Lawrence Okolie Fight Can’t Happen This Summer””

Chris Algieri analyzes Joshua vs. Usyk & Fury vs. Wilder 3

Chris Algieri analyzes Joshua vs. Usyk & Fury vs. Wilder 3

Chris Algieri believes that IBF/WBA/WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has got a tough fight on his hands against Oleksandr Usyk next Saturday night.

The former light welterweight champion Algieri labels Joshua (24-1, 22 KOs) as an athletic “super heavyweight” and much different type of fighter the smaller heavyweights like Muhammad Ali that dominated in the 60s and 70s.… read more “Chris Algieri analyzes Joshua vs. Usyk & Fury vs. Wilder 3”

Hearn On His Plans For New WBO Cruiserweight Champ Okolie – “Go For All The Titles And Then Move up To Heavyweight”

Hearn On His Plans For New WBO Cruiserweight Champ Okolie - "Go For All The Titles And Then Move up To Heavyweight"

Lawrence Okolie is a new world champion and his promoter Eddie Hearn believes he has got himself another big star. Okolie made easy work of former champ Krzysztof Glowacki last night, stopping the 34-year-old Polish southpaw in the sixth round to take the vacant WBO cruiserweight belt.… read more “Hearn On His Plans For New WBO Cruiserweight Champ Okolie – “Go For All The Titles And Then Move up To Heavyweight””