Editor’s note: This article was originally published at DAZN.com.
Lawrence Okolie will not waste any time pursuing big fights when his inevitable move to heavyweight occurs.
The current WBO cruiserweight champion is scheduled to defend his title against Poland’s Michal Cieslak on Sunday in London (DAZN). And although his immediate focus is dominated by Cieslak, Okolie is anticipating a move up in the near future.
Okolie plans to prove his dominance at 200 pounds via a fight with Mairis Briedis this year. After that, a shift to heavyweight for further honors is very much on his mind.
Okolie holds terrific advantages at cruiserweight due to his size. And when the leap to the land of the giants finally takes place, the 2016 Olympian will focus on the grandest names and prizes.
“I was moved fast at cruiserweight, and I expect to do the same at heavyweight,” Okolie told DAZN News. “I’m world champion at cruiserweight and that shows the level I’m at. And I don’t want to drop down just because I’m at heavyweight.
“I believe in my team and the people I’ve got around me and when the time comes to get to heavyweight, I want the best fights from the start.”
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