By As Lawrence Okolie gears up for the pivotal WBC bridgerweight title bout against Lukasz Rozanski, he receives a stern warning from Alen ‘The Savage’ Babic about the impending “perfect storm.” The showdown is set to take place in Rzeszow, Poland, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Babic, familiar with Rozanski’s formidable prowess following a defeat last April, has shared his insights with Okolie. The British boxer is on a quest for glory in a second weight class, having lost his WBO cruiserweight title to Chris Billam-Smith.
Babic’s counsel to Okolie is clear: avoid getting dragged into Rozanski’s aggressive onslaught. “He’s going to charge at you,” Babic cautions, emphasizing the need for Okolie to remain composed and leverage his sparring experience to counter Rozanski’s tactics.
Rozanski, known for his knockout power with 14 stoppages in 15 bouts, poses a significant challenge. However, Babic believes in Okolie’s potential to emerge victorious, citing his lethal right hand and uppercut as key weapons.
The mental game is crucial, Babic notes, as Rozanski has the home advantage, having fought all his matches in the same city. He advises Okolie to enter the ring at peak performance to avoid the energy-draining atmosphere that he himself succumbed to.
Babic, who recently secured a victory over Steve Robinson, is set to face Johnny Fisher in a bout he deems a miscalculation by his opponents. Confident in his abilities and experience, including sparring sessions with Okolie, Babic is determined to prove his doubters wrong and continue his ascent in the boxing world.
