Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk (WBO/IBF/WBA heavyweight titles) … Prediction: Joshua by decision

Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua defends his titles against former undisputed cruiserweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk. Joshua is coming off a ninth-round knockout victory over Kubrat Pulev, whilst Usyk is coming off a unanimous decision victory over Derek Chisora. I believe that Joshua will fight mostly coming forward and at mid range, whereas Usyk will primarily box on the outside, occasionally stepping in and fighting a mid range. I ultimately see this fight going the distance with Joshua winning by unanimous decision. I can envision scores of 116-112 (twice) and 115-113.  

 

Lawrence Okolie vs. Dilan Prasovic (WBO cruiserweight title) … Prediction: Okolie by early KO

Current WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie defends his title for the first time against unbeaten cruiserweight contender Dilan Prasovic. Okolie is coming off a sixth-round knockout victory over Krysztof Glowacki, whilst Prasovic is coming off a fourth-round knockout victory over Tomislav Rudan. I believe that Okolie will both come forward and counter at mid range, whereas Prasovic will attempt to come forward with little success until he gets dropped and ultimately stopped from rounds one to round six.