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Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 09:26
by Boxerbeetle
Really interesting fight, this.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 12:01
by BigBenHo
This is a really good fight, because Askin is a very improved fighter and real live dog.
Okolie maybe the favourite but he has defensive vulnerabilities. We dont know if Askin is clever enough to take advantage but its going to be exciting.
I would be favouring Okolie to win a UD
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 12:18
by Oiky
Yea I favour Okolie
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 13:04
by the truth
I think a shock could be on the cards it wouldn’t suprise me , the only thing I worry about is I think askin is very slow
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 14:31
by rhino222
the truth wrote: ↑12 Aug 2018, 13:04
I think a shock could be on the cards it wouldn’t suprise me , the only thing I worry about is I think askin is very slow
and thats exactly why Askin has been chosen as the opponent.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 14:56
by DAVE2005
rhino222 wrote: ↑12 Aug 2018, 14:31
the truth wrote: ↑12 Aug 2018, 13:04
I think a shock could be on the cards it wouldn’t suprise me , the only thing I worry about is I think askin is very slow
and thats exactly why Askin has been chosen as the opponent.
He was made mandatory for the title. And the last thing I would call Matty is slow. Ask Tommy McCarthy what shocked him and he'll tell you it was his speed.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 15:12
by rhino222
mandatory or not, Okolie chooses if he wants to take the fight, he either fights Askin or relinquishes the title and moves upwards. The fact he took the fight tells you he fancies the fight and the reason he fancies the fight is that he will detonate on Askin as Askin pulls the slow (er) trigger.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 15:29
by DAVE2005
rhino222 wrote: ↑12 Aug 2018, 15:12
mandatory or not, Okolie chooses if he wants to take the fight, he either fights Askin or relinquishes the title and moves upwards. The fact he took the fight tells you he fancies the fight and the reason he fancies the fight is that he will detonate on Askin as Askin pulls the slow (er) trigger.
If he didn't take the fight and pulled out,he wouldnt let be able to challenge for the British title for 12 months. His management wanted him to take another fight before this one,but fair play to Okolie be wanted the fight. Like I said earlier he's looked OK against journeymen,he was terrible against chamberlain,although somewhat better against Watkins. Matty wins via KO
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 15:43
by jamamb
lol i lean okolie too, but 'okolie taking the fight and askin having lost before shows that okolie must win' is awful logic
askin took the fight too, askin will be okolies biggest puncher and by far most experienced opponent, askin has fought much tougher comp then okolie has including world class comp with enough power to ktfo marco huck, askin has come back from defeat to reach a career high and show that he still had drive, askin has beat unbeaten opponents who took fights with him etc
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 16:01
by KiwiRider
jamamb wrote: ↑12 Aug 2018, 15:43
lol i lean okolie too, but 'okolie taking the fight and askin having lost before shows that okolie must win' is awful logic
askin took the fight too, askin will be okolies biggest puncher and by far most experienced opponent, askin has fought much tougher comp then okolie has including world class comp with enough power to ktfo marco huck, askin has come back from defeat to reach a career high and show that he still had drive, askin has beat unbeaten opponents who took fights with him etc
What's up Jammy?
You lean towards Okolie, then make such a good case for Askin, you've got me convinced Askin can do it
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 16:12
by DAVE2005
Ok can we have reasons for Okolie winning.IE better footwork,power etc if you think Askin,reasons for him.
I think,Matty as he's better boxer,puncher,less predictable,better defence.and I train him.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 12 Aug 2018, 16:21
by liamlion
This is gonna be a great fight. I'm really looking forward to it.
Askin is underrated in my opinion. He's a tough man with good skills and is rarely in fights that are other than sensational and edge of your seat stuff.
If Okolie isn't on his game then he could get beat. I suspect he will have too much for Askin and stop him. Too big, too strong and too explosive.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 13 Aug 2018, 17:14
by jlh
Interesting match up. Askin will probably need a KO to win as i think it will be close with Askin shading it but judges will go with Okolie.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 15 Sep 2018, 10:31
by Ruthless-RKO
Not bad at all..
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 16 Sep 2018, 06:41
by jameswilson
Seeing the few interviews and photos and videos from his camp, Askin strikes me as a boxer who does it properly. Seems to really invest in a good camp with good sparring and he’s obviously been reaping the benefits with his recent form.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 16 Sep 2018, 06:46
by Stuarty
You know it's a shite PPV when you're looking forward to this fight more than the main event!
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 16 Sep 2018, 08:22
by Ruthless-RKO
Stuarty wrote: ↑16 Sep 2018, 06:46
You know it's a shite PPV when you're looking forward to this fight more than the main event!
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 16 Sep 2018, 10:24
by Stuarty
Sauce has to be the worst nickname ever man! It boils ma piss!
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 16 Sep 2018, 11:19
by mustlogin
Anybody else think this will be a dirty fight? Lots of inside fighting?
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 16 Sep 2018, 16:29
by Ruthless-RKO
mustlogin wrote: ↑16 Sep 2018, 11:19
Anybody else think this will be a dirty fight? Lots of inside fighting?
Could be. I reckon it goes the distance..
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 18 Sep 2018, 14:28
by handsofstone
I like the look of Okolie so far, still raw but incredible reach and carries a bit of a dig, looked great in destroying Watkins, I wouldn't be surprised to see him beat Askin but I'm going with Askin to have too much for him, plenty more experience and is in good form, cant see Okolie being able to outbox him over 12, i think Askin can stop Okolie here
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 18 Sep 2018, 14:31
by samwbr
Okolie TKO
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 18 Sep 2018, 15:55
by KiwiRider
Some boxers pose on front of their Roller or G-wagon, drinking cristale surrounded by lovely ladies, bling watches and chains.
And then there is Matty...
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 20 Sep 2018, 04:12
by mustlogin
I think it's 50/50. Okolie's total lack of jab and fundamentals will cause him trouble. But he's a supreme athlete compared to Askin and could end it early.
Re: Matty Askin vs. Lawrence Okolie - 22 September 2018
Posted: 20 Sep 2018, 07:26
by Bigdogsnose
Askin was one of my favorite fighters, remember seeing him getting thoroughly outclassed by JLD all them years ago and would never have thought he'd end up with such a high calibre resume. I thought McCarthy was the bollocks but Askin totally outclassed him. Proper done it the hard way.
I say was, because that's a Bailey Pageant in the background. FFS man get yerself a proper caravan - Elddis affinitys shit all over a pageant.