Callum Johnson is the UKs best LHW

[LetOutTheCage]

Johnson is very heavy handed, beat Yard farily comfortably and likely beats Buatsi. None of those guys are at Bivol or Beterbievs level

[Cobra Curry]

Callum Smith?

[BigZ44]

Johnson can punch, but he struggled with an ancient Emurlaev in his last fight and was also taken out by Markic. He's down the list for me, I'd go:

Smith
Buatsi
Richards
Johnson
Azeez
Yarde
Fielding
Arthur
Pitters
Burton

[Citizen Koba]

I’d love to see Richards vs Azeez two absolute iron men. I think that’s a FOTY contender if it ever happens.

Honestly don't know enough about Azeez but I did read the articles about the Beterbiev sparring and the Burton win was pretty impressive. You think he's competitve with Richards huh? I've give a look over some of his footage.. ain't had the time recently to keep up with every promising fighter coming through like I used to.

[Madison Boxing]

buatsi is the best

[RJJ-94-02=GOAT]

Honestly don't know enough about Azeez but I did read the articles about the Beterbiev sparring and the Burton win was pretty impressive. You think he's competitve with Richards huh? I've give a look over some of his footage.. ain't had the time recently to keep up with every promising fighter coming through like I used to.

I’d probably pick him to beat Richards. I like Craig as a fighter but he’s a bit passive at times, I think there’s a good chance Azeez outworks him and wins a decision.

Azeez is really strong, good engine and uses his smaller size to his advantage. Makes himself a small target and very good at slipping straight shots to get into range. Hopefully the Pitters fight gets made next, think that’s a great test for both.