On the latest episode of the Toe2Toe podcast, Andy Scott speaks to Lawrence Okolie and Chris Billam-Smith at their press conference ahead of their May 27 fight; Johnny Nelson also joins the pod to discuss Amir Khan's ban and Anthony Joshua's win over Jermaine Franklin
Tuesday 4 April 2023 20:46, UK
There's plenty to get stuck into on the latest episode of the Toe2Toe podcast, with Andy Scott and company discussing the Amir Khan controversy, Anthony Joshua's win at the weekend and the upcoming fight between Lawrence Okolie and Chris Billam-Smith.
Andy heads to the Landmark Hotel in London to speak to both Okolie and Billam-Smith as they went head to head in Tuesday's press conference ahead of their fight on May 27, live on Sky Sports.
WBO cruiserweight champion Okolie puts his world title on the line in former training partner Billam-Smith's home town, with the bout set for Bournemouth's Vitality Stadium.
"Fighting someone I know very well for a world title is a very exciting opportunity," Billam-Smith said. "I'm elated to be fighting at the home of my beloved AFC Bournemouth in front of my phenomenal fans. On May 27 I will repay them by winning a world title."
Okolie last defended his title when he dominated mandatory challenger David Light in Manchester last month. "I'm pumped, I'm ready to go," he said.
Also on the podcast - the latest episode available to listen to below - Johnny Nelson joins Andy to reflect on Amir Khan's ban for a doping violation and Anthony Joshua's win over Jermaine Franklin at the O2 on Saturday night, having already expressed his concerns over the 'vulnerability' AJ showed in the win and his motivation going forward.
Khan has been banned from sport for two years for a failed anti-doping test following his fight with Brook last February.
"I don't know how it got into my system, maybe shaking hands, maybe sharing a drink with somebody," Khan told Sky Sports News.
"If people remember me for just this incident that's happened then I think it'll always upset me because I know it was never done on purpose."
Also on the podcast, we hear from Callum Simpson, who was in attendance at the Joshua-Franklin fight, and speak to Alen Babic ahead of his clash with Lukasz Rozanski.
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