What’s your early prediction for Joshua Buatsi vs Craig Richards?

Dave Coldwell
Top trainer

Itโ€™s potentially not as straightforward as what a lot of people might think. Buatsi gets hit with right hands. Richards is very awkward, very effective and heโ€™s got a decent right hand on him. When it comes down to business, Buatsiโ€™s very, very vicious. Heโ€™s a fast starter and Craig Richards can be a slow starter. I think Buatsi.

Chris Billam-Smith
European champion

I predict a great fight. Richards now has the experience at world level, Buatsi has also gained experience in his last fight. Iโ€™m sitting on the fence! Both gentlemen, both great fighters.

Paul Ready
Boxing manager

I favour Buatsi by decision. I know a few whoโ€™ve seen them spar and said Richards disrupted his rhythm. I expect it to be a technical and physical fight.

Andy Clarke
Boxing commentator

Buatsi by late stoppage. Itโ€™s a good fight for both men. I rate Richards highly, heโ€™s a good all-round fighter and mentally strong. But Buatsi is special. This is the perfect stage for him to demonstrate that and I believe he will.

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