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Glowacki-Okolie Vacant Title Fight Targeted For Joshua-Pulev Card

Glowacki-Okolie Vacant Title Fight Targeted For Joshua-Pulev Card

Jake Donovan

•Jul 27, 2020

Krzysztof Glowacki and Lawrence Okolie finally have a timeframe for their long-awaited showdown. Now all it needs is a firm date and location. Plans for the vacant World Boxing Organization (WBO) cruiserweight title fight were revealed on Monday. Eddie Hearn, managing director for Matchroom Boxing—Okolie’s promoter—indicated plans to stage the bout in supporting capacity to the unified heavyweight title fight between WBA/IBF/WBO/IBO titlist Anthony Joshua (23-1, 21KOs) and Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev (28-1, 14KOs) as his mandatory challenger.

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Barry McGuigan Tabs Usyk, Buatsi, Stevenson, Campbell, Okolie as Fighters To Watch in 2020

Barry McGuigan Tabs Usyk, Buatsi, Stevenson, Campbell, Okolie as Fighters To Watch in 2020

BoxingScene Staff

•Jun 20, 2020

Former world champion Barry McGuigan has given his take on five fighters to watch in 2020. Only one of the five boxers has seen action this year. The coronavirus pandemic put the entire sport on hold for several months. Boxing is slowly resuming activity again.

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Lawrence Okolie Staying Focused, Breaks Down Glowacki Title Fight

Lawrence Okolie Staying Focused, Breaks Down Glowacki Title Fight

Ron Lewis

•May 19, 2020

Lawrence Okolie has dreamed of becoming a world champion many times. The vision his mind, though, always had him celebrating in front of a big crowd. If he gets his chance this year, the reality may be very different.

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Glowacki-Okolie Vacant WBO Title Fight Still On Course Despite EBU Declaration

Glowacki-Okolie Vacant WBO Title Fight Still On Course Despite EBU Declaration

Jake Donovan

•Mar 5, 2020

Lawrence Okolie is still awaiting marching orders for his next ring appearance, beyond the understanding that the fight that’s been revealed is not the one that’s happening next. Or at all.

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Hearn: Too Early For Okolie To Fight Glowacki, But He Has To Take His Shot

Hearn: Too Early For Okolie To Fight Glowacki, But He Has To Take His Shot

Jake Donovan

•Feb 12, 2020

The absence of a firm fight date hasn’t dulled Lawrence Okolie’s anticipation of his first major title challenge. The unbeaten cruiserweight contender from the London Borough of Hackney, England patiently awaits marching orders for a date and location to host his vacant title fight versus Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki (31-2, 19KOs). Both sides have already agreed in principle, but are forced to wait out a few moving parts in order to eventually settle their differences in the ring.

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Lawrence Okolie Could See a Move To Heavyweight in 2021

Lawrence Okolie Could See a Move To Heavyweight in 2021

BoxingScene Staff

•Jan 20, 2020

EBU cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie could see himself moving up to the heavyweight division in 2021. Okolie has often sparred with heavyweight and says he "never feels out his depth" when trading punches with the most dangerous men in the division. There are ongoing negotiations for Okolie to face dangerous Krzysztof Glowacki for the vacant WBO cruiserweight belt.

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Tyson Fury Asks Okolie, Riakporhe For Sparring Help in Camp

Tyson Fury Asks Okolie, Riakporhe For Sparring Help in Camp

BoxingScene Staff

•Jan 16, 2020

Tyson Fury is attempting to secure the best sparring partners possible, to help him prepare for the upcoming rematch with WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder. The second contest takes place on February 22, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. They fought to controversial draw in December 2018 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

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Glowacki-Okolie Vacant Title Fight Targeted For March in Chicago

Glowacki-Okolie Vacant Title Fight Targeted For March in Chicago

Jake Donovan

•Dec 31, 2019

Lawrence Okolie is willing to embrace his toughest test to date for his next point, to the point of potentially concede hometown advantage in the process. The unbeaten cruiserweight from London is awaiting marching orders for a crack at former two-time titlist Krzysztof Glowacki in their World Boxing Organization (WBO)-ordered vacant title fight. The two sides have been in talks to work out terms for such a bout, which is being eyes for late March in Chicago, Illinois. The development was confirmed by Eddie Hearn—Okolie’s promoter—during a recent interview with IFL TV.

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Lawrence Okolie Wants Krzysztof Glowacki Title Clash in U.S.

Lawrence Okolie Wants Krzysztof Glowacki Title Clash in U.S.

BoxingScene Staff

•Dec 16, 2019

Undefeated rising cruiserweight contender Lawrence Okolie is very pumped to be in line for a world title shot. Okolie is slated to face veteran Krzysztof Glowacki for the vacant WBO world title. The British boxer expects a date and venue to be announced shortly - but prefers to have the contest take place in the United States.

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Glowacki-Okolie: WBO To Order Vacant Cruiserweight Title Fight

Glowacki-Okolie: WBO To Order Vacant Cruiserweight Title Fight

Jake Donovan

•Dec 5, 2019

The World Boxing Organization (WBO) is ready to crown a new cruiserweight champion. Months of turmoil surrounding its 200-pound title has finally reached a point of clarity, as the Puerto Rico-based sanctioning body will formally order a vacant title fight between Krzysztof Glowacki and Lawrence Okolie. The bout was unanimously approved by the WBO committee Thursday morning during its annual convention in Tokyo, Japan.

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