WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie (18-0, 14 KOs) won an ugly, but clearcut, twelve round unanimous decision over WBO #2 rated Michal Cieslak (21-2, 15 KOs) on Sunday night at the O2 Arena in London. It was a messy fight with lots of holding. Okolie rocked Cieslak with a massive right to the head in round one. Okolie floored Cieslak with another big right in round five. Scores were 117-110, 116-111, 115-112.
It’s interesting how the pundits are talking about this okolie fight like it is an oddity because that type of fight plagued his early career. He gets smothered too easy. Once the first punch doesn’t land the exchange just collapses. It’s why he came out of nowhere in the last couple of years because people had written him off because all his fights looked like tonight’s fight. Good physical specimen but nightmare to watch at times
Couldn’t agree with u more. Same old same old
Terrible! No coordination, grabbing like a crap and hugging like an octopus.
Why has’nt he learned how to throw a decent jab?
Why does he box with feets so far apart? His right foot in wrong position – leaves him out of balance when he throws his right hand.
Good points! Yes, good analysis on body mechanics.
Right hand cocked waiting to throw the bomb. That is all Okolie has, when it’s not there grab hold and grapple.Terrible fight, better change tactics or will never be fan friendly,
Valid point! Okolie needs some work in the gym with proper stance and being able to synchronize his body with his punches. Maybe seek out some assistance in training.
One of the worse display of Boxing. No Talent for a champion. Very Ugly.