Lawrence Okolie: record, next fight and profile →
Campbell, Mendy Rematch Weights Photos Gallery - Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua hit the scales nearly two stones heavier than Russian opponent Alexander Povetkin as the two weighed in for Saturday's title fight at Wembley Stadium. (photos by Lawrence Lustig, Mark Robinson)
Price, Kuzmin, Campbell, Mendy Press Conference Photos Gallery - Anthony Joshua has vowed to “shut down” the knockout power of Alexander Povetkin. (photos by Lawrence Lustig) Joshua, the WBA, IBO, WBO and IBF world heavyweight champion, faces experienced Russian campaigner Povetkin at Wembley on Saturday.
Campbell, Mendy Workout Photos Gallery - Alexander Povetkin is relishing the chance to test himself against "the best" after arriving in England for his heavyweight world title fight with Anthony Joshua. (photos by Lawrence Lustig).
Matty Askin Training Camp Photos Gallery - Matty Askin is predicting an early night for Lawrence Okolie when the rivals collide for the British Cruiserweight title at Wembley Stadium Connected by EE this Saturday September 22, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US. (photos by Mark Robinson).
Matty Askin is predicting an early night for Lawrence Okolie when the rivals collide for the British Cruiserweight title at Wembley Stadium Connected by EE this Saturday September 22, live on Sky Sports Box Office in the UK and DAZN in the US.
As previously confirmed by Matchroom, the promotional company reached an agreement to stage the meeting between the British cruiserweight holder Matty Askin and Lawrence Okolie. The fight will take place on 22 September at Wembley Stadium on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s heavyweight title defence against Alexander Povetkin.
Matty Askin will defend his British Cruiserweight title against Lawrence Okolie at Wembley Stadium Connected by EE on September 22, live on Sky Sports Box Office. Askin halted Welshman Craig Kennedy in six to claim the Lonsdale belt at the Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff in May 2017 before stopping Scotland's Stephen Simmons inside two rounds at York Hall in March.
Lawrence Okolie has let the cat out of the bag regarding the details of his next fight. The former Commonwealth cruiserweight champion has relinquished the belt ahead of a wider assault on the domestic 200-pound division, with the British title at the forefront of his mind.
The BBBoC recently met to match various British and English title fights, with some interesting match-ups sent out to purse bids. Most notably, cruiserweight holder Matty Askin has been ordered to defend against the undefeated Lawrence Okolie, with bids due in by August 8 and the contest to take place by the end of November.
Juggernaut cruiserweight Jack Massey is targeting titles after his stunning early stoppage of Ian Tims on the Tyson Fury undercard. The young ‘One Smack Jack’ (14-0-KO7) caught the eye in front of his huge following with a ruthless second-round finish and feels ready for Commonwealth champion Lawrence Okolie or British titlist Matty Askin.