Lawrence Okolie foresees a thunderous knockout victory over Hussein Muhamed
Get ready for a heavyweight showdown as Lawrence Okolie steps into the ring this weekend, leaving behind the struggles of cutting weight to focus solely on defeating Hussein Muhamed. Okolie, with an impressive record of 20-1 (15 KOs), expressed his excitement and readiness at a recent press conference, saying, "I feel good, you know. It's been good eating breakfast this morning, having lunch. I feel fuelled up and ready for Saturday."
When asked about his weight for the fight, Okolie confidently stated, "I'll be much heavier than I was at cruiserweight. I'll be reasonably heavy." Despite Muhamed's dismissive attitude towards Okolie's predictions of a knockout in six rounds, the German fighter remains unfazed, stating, "We're going to see on Saturday, Lawrence. Trust me. I'm on fire, man."
Okolie's shift to the heavyweight division brings a new level of anticipation. With a mix of spectacular knockouts and occasional setbacks in his career, Okolie believes his natural abilities will give him an edge in this fight. "It's all about knockouts, and I've got several different ways I'm going to be able to do it with Hussein," Okolie confidently shared.
As Okolie joins Queensberry's heavyweight lineup, promoter Frank Warren sees great potential in him. Warren expressed his surprise at Okolie's size, emphasizing the positive impact of not having to worry about making weight. With both fighters exuding confidence and determination, the upcoming bout promises to be an electrifying clash in the heavyweight division.
Stay tuned for an action-packed fight as Okolie and Muhamed gear up to face off in the ring, showcasing their skills and determination to emerge victorious in this high-stakes battle.