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Okolie Ready to Fight Joshua or Fury
17 Apr
Summary
- Lawrence Okolie predicts Joshua-Fury fight in 2026.
- Okolie is willing to step in if Joshua and Fury don't fight.
- Okolie views all boxers as potential opponents.
British boxer Lawrence Okolie anticipates that Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury will compete in 2026, noting they have largely faced all other top contenders.
Okolie expressed his readiness to challenge either Joshua or Fury himself should their much-discussed fight fail to occur. He highlighted that as a professional boxer, he is open to facing any opponent, regardless of their stature or promotional affiliation.
The former cruiserweight and bridgerweight world champion views every boxer as a potential adversary, emphasizing that camaraderie outside the ring does not preclude a competitive spirit within it. Okolie stated his intent to fight anyone, including fellow Olympian Joshua, who inspired his own boxing career, and Fury, who is under the same promotional banner.
He clarified that the professional boxing industry operates without permanent alliances, and he maintains the ambition to compete against the best available opponents throughout his career.
