The CRUX NEWS reports that the highly-anticipated British and Commonwealth cruiserweight championship fight between Mikael Lawal and Isaac Chamberlain is set to take place this Saturday at York Hall, with the weigh-in taking place on Friday.
Both fighters displayed their excellent physical condition, demonstrating the serious intent with which they have trained in preparation for this contest, which has been building up for the best part of this year.
During the final face-off before the fight, Lawal maintained a stony glare while Chamberlain appeared animated and ready for the clash.
The tension between the two fighters was palpable, with Chamberlain even breaking off from his interview with Sky Sports to bark at Lawal, “Who are you trying to intimidate?”
However, Lawal remained unfazed by Chamberlain’s aggression, stating that he was listening to the talk.
According to Lawal, all the pressure is on Chamberlain, while he is confident in his abilities to bring the British title back home with him.
Both fighters made weight, with Lawal scaling at 14st 2lbs and Chamberlain just a pound heavier.
The stage is now set for a thrilling contest, with Chamberlain threatening to knock out Lawal while Lawal remains focused on winning the British title.
One thing is for certain, both fighters are determined to let their fists do the talking and put an end to the animosity once and for all.
