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Photos: Lawrence Okolie, David Light - Face To Face at Final Presser

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David Light: Lawrence Okolie Got Bits That Can Be Exploited Too!

New Zealander contender David Light is vowing to shock the world on Saturday night, when he faces WBO cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie. The mandatory contest takes place at the AO Arena in Manchester.

Lawrence Okolie Backs Billam-Smith in Rematch With Riakporhe

WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie is planning to put on a show next month, when he defends his world title against mandatory challenger David Light.

Okolie-Light: WBO Title Fight Set, March 25 At AO Arena In Manchester; Jack Catterall Also On Show

Lawrence ‘The Sauce’ Okolie has delivered a confident prediction ahead of his WBO world cruiserweight title defence against David Light on Saturday, March 25th at the AO Arena. The date and venue has officially been switched from what was previously...

Okolie on Fallout with Hearn: I’m Not Into Making Mortal Enemies; It’s Just Business

Lawrence Okolie isn’t really interested in holding a grudge against his longtime—and now apparently former—promoter Eddie Hearn. The WBO cruiserweight titlist is set to make his debut with Boxxer on Sky Sports in a cruiserweight match against David L...

David Light's Coach Confident They Can Shock Lawrence Okolie

Earlier this month, the WBO confirmed that cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie would make a mandatory defense against David Light in London on March 11.

Lawrence Okolie-David Light WBO Title Fight Set For March 11 in London, Avoid Purse Bid

Lawrence Okolie has every intention of his next fight taking place without Matchroom Boxing. The unbeaten WBO cruiserweight titlist will move forward with his mandatory title defense versus number-one contender David Light. A deal was reached within...

Okolie-Light Purse Bid Delayed As WBO Grants One-Week Extension

A seven-day extension was granted for Lawrence Okolie and David Light to reach terms for their ordered WBO cruiserweight title fight. The ruling came on the eve of a scheduled purse bid hearing to have determined promotional rights for the contest, a...

Okolie, Matchroom Legal Dispute Prompts WBO To Order Immediate Purse Bid For Mandatory Defense  

The legal status surrounding Lawrence Okolie’s promotional status has prompted an immediate change of plans for the sanctioning body whose title he holds. A December 14 purse bid hearing has been scheduled by the WBO just one day after instructing Ok...

Brandon Glanton: I Clearly Beat Light, I Should Be Facing Okolie Next

Brandon Glanton and David Light went toe to toe last Friday evening on ProBox TV, in a fight that many thought Glanton edged, however, it was Light who went home with the split decision victory. 

Lawrence Okolie-David Light Mandatory Title Fight Ordered By WBO

David Light could not have picked a better time to land a career-best win. The celebration tour for the unbeaten New Zealander will now include a fresh round of talks for a shot at WBO cruiserweight titlist Lawrence Okolie. The two sides were instruc...

David Light Gets Off The Floor, Shocks Brandon Glanton By Split Decision

David Light’s trip halfway around the world was well worthwhile. The cruiserweight contender from New Zealand scored an upset Friday night by beating Brandon Glanton in their entertaining 10-round elimination match at White Sands Events Center in Pla...

Glanton: Everyone Wants To Talk About Okolie; David Light Didn’t Come Over Here To Lay Down

The last time Brandon Glanton fought an undefeated opponent, the cruiserweight contender defeated Efetobor Apochi in what was one of the most memorable action fights of 2021.

Malignaggi Breaks Down Brandon Glanton vs. David Light WBO Eliminator

Paulie Malignaggi is used to world title fights, having partaken in his fair share over the years, and this coming Friday in Tampa, Florida, Malignaggi will be on the mic once more, as he brings his analytical expertise to ProBox TV, where Brandon Gl...

Brandon Glanton Hopes Win Over David Light Leads To Lawrence Okolie Shot

Rising cruiserweight star Brandon Glanton is ready to risk it all, as he takes on David Light on December 2 at the ProBox TV Events Center, Plant City, Florida.