Laurence Okolie (16-0, 13 KOs) immediately after an impressive win over Krzysztof Glowacki for the vacant WBO cruiserweight belt, said he would like to face IBF champion Mairis Briedis (27-1, 19 KOs) in a unification bout. The Briton also did not rule out a confrontation with the WBC champion Ilunga Makabu (28-2, 25 KOs). Former world champion Tony Bellew commented on the compatriot's plans in an interview with Sky Sports.
“A fight with Briedis would be difficult. Makabu is also very dangerous, hits hard with his left. But for me in both cases Okolie would be the favorite. I base my opinion on Lawrence's boxing style and his punching power,” Bellew said.
Mairis Briedis has been awaiting box office fights since winning the World Boxing Super Series. Recently, Briedis announced that he decided to try his hand at the heavyweight division, and his team began looking for a suitable opponent for his fighter in May. However, it is possible that a good financial offer from Eddie Hearn will convince the Latvian to stay in the cruiserweights and the unification duel with Okoli will take place in the near future.
