Lawrence Okolie vowed to ship a ‘vicious’ efficiency as he prepares to make his debut at bridgerweight in opposition to Lukasz Rozanski on Friday evening.Â
The previous WBO cruiserweight world champion will problem Rozanski for the WBC bridgerweight belt in entrance of the Pole’s dwelling followers as he continues his journey in direction of the heavyweight division.
Okolie regarded in large form as he took to the scales at 101.4 kilos, two ounces contained in the bridgerweight restrict, in what seems a much more comfy weight for the Hackney fighter.
Rozanski, an unbeaten 15-0 after final yr’s first-round knockout win over Alen Babic, adopted up at 101 kilos.
“I feel fantastic,” stated Okolie. “It is a utterly totally different expertise (making weight). I am unable to look ahead to tomorrow.
“I do know what he’ll include, we have seen it 15 instances, he goes all out, I will present him he is in there with a special animal.
“I am wanting ahead to the boos and getting in there and getting it performed vicious.
“I just think for people like that whose mindset is all in, when you hit them properly you find out who they are. We’re getting it done.”
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Alen Babic was surprised by Lukasz Rozanski’s early onslaught in Poland
Okolie returns to the ring for the primary time since shedding his cruiserweight title to Chris Billam-Smith, who will put it on the road in opposition to Richard Riakporhe in June.
Awaiting him is just not solely a raucous environment in Rzeszow, however a full throttle fighter in Rozanski who has by no means been previous 4 rounds in his profession having stopped 14 of his 15 opponents, together with 13 inside two rounds.
Oliver: It’ll be explosive
Sky Sports activities’ Spencer Oliver…
“I think Lawrence will have to meet him head-on, this time last year you watched it against Babic and go ‘wow’.
“Mentally he must be tuned on, Lawrence has to carry his nerve, block the sound out, get in there and do the job. If he lets the gang get to him it will likely be a giant drawback as a result of Rozanski will come at him quick.
“With Rozanski, his main asset is he’s unorthodox, he’ll throw a triple right hand from somewhere. There’s no finesses, he goes out there and starts so fast, he’ll come out the traps like Linford Christie.
“He isn’t serious about spherical 5, six or seven, no human being who begins fights like that may go 12 rounds. This battle goes to occur very in a short time.
“It’s going to be explosive. People said about Lawrence being negative in his last few fights, there’s no way he can be negative here.”
Lawrence Okolie challenges Lukasz Rozanski for the WBC bridgerweight title on Friday, reside on Sky Sports activities from 10pm.
