Lawrence Okolie

Dan Azeez Explains Delay, Eyes Lawrence Okolie Undercard

Dan Azeez is hoping his rearranged European title shot will land on the March 11 card headlined by his former opponent Lawrence Okolie.

Lawrence Okolie Hires SugarHill Steward as New Head Trainer

WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie has joined forces with SugarHill Steward. The Londoner announced the link-up on Instagram ahead of his scheduled clash with mandatory challenger David Light next month. The fight has a scheduled date of Marc...

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...

Hearn on Okolie Contract Dispute: I Felt Disrespected; Feel Like We Did a Great Job

Eddie Hearn has taken exception to Lawrence Okolie’s attempt to align himself with a new promoter. Okolie, the WBO cruiserweight titlist and Hearn, the head of Matchroom, are currently in a legal battle over his contract. Okolie believes he has fulfi...

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...

Lawrence Okolie Explains Ongoing Legal Dispute With Eddie Hearn

WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie has shed some light on the ongoing legal dispute with promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing. Okolie indicates that his feud began in the aftermath of his fight with Michal Cieslak back in February. 

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...

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...

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.

Eddie Hearn Addresses The Relationship Breakdown With Lawrence Okolie

Promoter Eddie Hearn has responded to some of the recent statements that were made by WBO cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie.

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.

Brandon Glanton Ready For Aguilar, Wants Lawrence Okolie Showdown

As one door closed, another door opened for Brandon Glanton. The unbeaten cruiserweight will attempt to make the most of this opportunity tonight as he faces Mario Aguilar tonight at the ProBox (also known as the WhiteSands) Events Center in Plant Ci...

Froch: Fury is Best at Heavyweight, Uses His Weight Effectively, He Can Beat Usyk

After watching the fight on Saturday, former super middleweight world champion Carl Froch feels confident that WBC heavyweight king Tyson Fury will defeat WBO, IBF, WBA, IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk.