One has even been compared to the prime Mike Tyson.

LAWRENCE OKOLIE has sparred Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury, but two hitters stand out from the rest.

Okolie, a former cruiserweight champion, is one of the world’s most feared punchers, having landed 15 knockouts in 20 wins.

Tyson Fury before his May 2024 fight with Oleksandr Usyk.

Anthony Joshua poses after knocking out Francis Ngannou.

His long 6ft 5in frame and speed made the 2016 Olympian a sought-after sparring partner for the world’s top names.

Fury brought Okolie into his camp before fighting Deontay Wilder for the first time in 2018.

And AJ sparred with the WBC bridgerweight champ several times over the years.

Joshua now challenges for the IBF world title on September 21 against Daniel Dubois – with whom Okolie has also shared the ring.

And he selected Dubois, along with 19-year-old wonder Moses Itauma, as the two hardest hitters he has encountered.

Okolie, 31, told BoxNation: “I believe he’s one of the most powerful punchers.

“Him and Moses Itauma are the two hardest punchers I’ve been in the ring with, whether that’s sparring or fights.”

Itauma is 9-0 with seven knockouts and has been compared to a prime adolescent Mike Tyson.

And Okolie tipped the youngster to go all the way in the sport.

He said: “He could be definitely. I feel like it depends on who at his age is coming up right now.

“He has a lot of s𝓀𝒾𝓁𝓁 and speed and punching power so we’ll see.”

Lawrence Okolie with Daniel Dubois.

British teenage sensation Moses Itauma