Tuesday 8 August 2017 15:56, UK
Joshua Buatsi makes his professional debut on a packed bill of young talent and The Panel have picked our their fighter to watch, live on Sky Sports.
The Olympic bronze medallist is part of an exciting undercard for Frank Buglioni's British title fight with Ricky Summers this Saturday night, live on Sky Sports, with Conor Benn, Lawrence Okolie, Ted Cheeseman and Reece Bellotti also in action at The O2.
But which hot prospect will our panel of experts be keeping an eye on?
I'm of course looking forward to seeing Lawrence Okolie, because he brings knockout power. He's a bit vulnerable at times and even the couple of fights we've seen him in, if you know what you're looking at, you'll see that he gets clipped and stunned for a split second.
He reminds of an early Nigel Benn, but I'm not saying that Lawrence looks as vulnerable. He's learning and he's a work in progress.
But it's a race now for him to tighten that up, or for it be exposed. For Lawrence, that's what makes him intriguing, and he can bang.
He reminds of an early Nigel Benn, but I'm not saying that Lawrence looks as vulnerable. He's learning and he's a work in progress.
It's a packed undercard full of kids, who I really like, and you've got all of these careers developing.
I think there are a few kids on the undercard that could make it at the highest level. But you should certainly keep your eye on Buatsi.
I'm looking forward to seeing Conor Benn. I think there is a massive improvement in Conor. He's been sparring well with the likes of Martin J Ward and looked amazing at the open workout.
Joshua Buatsi is a great young talent. He's certainly got the potential to go all the way, without a doubt. I think there are a few kids on the undercard that could make it at the highest level. But you should certainly keep your eye on Buatsi.
I like Conor Benn, he's an exciting young kid. He hasn't got the same experience as his father, coming from the amateurs. There are technical issues that he needed to work on, so I'm glad he has gone away and done that.
I had a conversation with him at the Manchester Arena after one of his fights. I gave him a little bit of advice and told him to work on his boxing skills, because he is always going to carry power. That's never going to be an issue, it's genetic. He's sort of reinvented himself at this early stage of his career and I'm looking to see the improvements.
I also think Joshua Buatsi will be a great addition to the pro ranks. I love the way he switches from head to body and was really impressed with him in the Olympics.
It has to be the newest signing, Joshua Buatsi. We have already seen how explosive Buatsi can be in the amateurs. He was very impressive at the Olympics. He carries power in both hands and he's turned over with superb pedigree.
Buatsi is the one for me, that I'm most looking forward to seeing. When I was watching Buatsi at the Olympics, I was thinking he is one for the professional ranks. He fits the bill, has got a good personality, and is likeable. His boxing ability is good and I see a very successful career in front of him.
I'm looking forward to watching Joshua Buatsi. I'll be honest, I didn't know much about him before the Olympics like a lot of people, but heard whispers that he was a decent kid. I just loved his style and attitude. He reminded me of a young Julian Jackson - the way he goes about his business.
I think he's built for the pros and has got the work ethic that will take him to the top.
I want to see how he progresses in the pro ranks. I think he's built for the pros and has got the work ethic that will take him to the top. He has the ingredients to be a very exciting fighter, a very good aggressive fighter that will gain a lot of knockouts.
He needs to make sure he has that all-round game, can be patient, has a good defence, can look after himself when under pressure. We will see that as he progresses.
Watch Frank Buglioni against Ricky Summers this Saturday night, with Joshua Buatsi, Conor Benn, Lawrence Okolie, Ted Cheeseman and Reece Bellotti also in action at The 02, from 7.30pm on Sky Sports 1.
