Mikael Lawal fights Viddal Riley on the Fabio Wardley vs Frazer Clarke undercard this Sunday live on Sky Sports
In a defeat sometimes it’s not the punches a boxer takes that hurt the most. After losing to Isaac Chamberlain last year, Mikael Lawal said: 'The first thing I did when I got home was apologise to my kids.' The London cruiserweight had suffered his first professional reverse, lost his British title and underwhelmed in a York Hall main event.
Obviously he's got good amateur pedigree. I'm guessing he should have fought at least some big punchers in the past. At this stage there's smaller gloves and more rounds. There's a lot more for him to think about.' But Lawal added: 'The danger's not just on his part, it's on my part as well. I'm not taking anyone lightly. I'm not underestimating him. 'I've got to tread carefully and go in there with caution and do what I need to do.
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