Former WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie will headline an event in Lagos, Nigeria on December 19, it was announced today.
Now fighting at heavyweight, Okolie, 22-1 (16 KOs), was born in London to Nigerian parents and captured the WBO cruiserweight title in 2021. He has since won two fights – both by stoppage – at his new weight and will hope to extend that run to three at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena just before Christmas.
Also set to appear on the card, in a separate bout, is fellow UK heavyweight David Adeleye, 14-2 (13 KOs), who could end up crossing paths with Okolie should they both come through their upcoming bouts unscathed. Adeleye, of course, was last seen losing a decision against Filip Hrgovic in a fight that still managed to enhance his reputation. He, like Okolie, has Nigerian heritage.
Finally, in an all-Nigerian clash, local hero Taiwo Agbaje, 18-0 (13 KOs) will battle Musa Tope Tajudeen, 19-1 (17 KOs), and Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight protégé, Emanuel Odiase, 9-0 (8 KOs), looks to make it 10 wins in a row.
