In tonight's RBR action we have probably the most unheralded light-welterweight in Britain in action in Olusegun, a classy southpaw who has surfed under many a radar defending his Commonwealth title against Nigel Wright.
Ajose Olusegun (21-0, 11KOs) is the victim of being a good fighter in the best division in Britain, as the Nigerian born fighter has been missing out on the paydays and the limelight as Ricky Hatton, Junior Witter, Colin Lynes and Gavin Rees have all achieved higher honours. Olusegun is a good southpaw boxer, showing shades of a style similar to Junior Witter, claiming the title in an overwhelming win against Gary Reid for the Commonwealth belt last summer. Although his boxing skills are excellent, his impatience showed in some periods, with unneccessary showboating against the game Reid. Olusegun is certainly a big favourite going into this, and will be expected to outbox Wright tonight.
Nigel Wright (18-2-1, 9KOs) will be the big underdog tonight, but is not to be underestimated, as he is coming off a draw against Lenny Daws which he could well have won, and also has the scalps of Gary REid, Kevin McIntyre and Alan Bosworth on the record. The worry for Wright will be that he is not the biggest puncher, and will have to work hard closing down Olusegun and will need to out-scrap Olusegun who would almost certainly win if it becomes a chess match.
Action starts in an hour or so, and is available in the UK on Sky Sports 1.
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