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I am mentally ready for Askin- Okolie

Nigerian-born Cruiserweight boxer, Lawrence ‘The Sauce’ Okolie believes he is mentally ready as he
challenges Matty Askin for the British Cruiserweight title on Saturday.

Okolie, who won the Commonwealth Cruiserweight belt in June hopes to claim the British Cruiserweight
title in just his 10th fight since joining the professional ranks last year.

“I feel very mentally, physically and emotionally prepared. Throughout my career, which has been short
so far, I have always looked to take risks, I am trying to push on through the levels.

“Mentally I am ready for not just the fight but the occasion, fighting is an emotional sport and
emotions are going to play a part.” He added.

Read Also: Okolie stops Luke Watkins to claim Commonwealth Title

 

The former Olympian already sees himself as a world champion and is unfazed by the threat the
experienced Askin brings into the ring.

“Boxing isn’t about pretending and getting money for nothing, it’s about really pushing to be the best.
I envisage myself as a world champion.

“I don’t think it will be my quickest knockout but it will be my most mature performance in one of two
ways, either in a very savage way or a very clever way.”

Undefeated Lawrence Okolie’s fight with Matty Askin will take place at Wembley Stadium as part of the
Anthony Joshua versus Alexander Povetkin under-card this weekend.

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