Okolie: I'm Still Friendly With Joshua, He Understands Things Hearn Doesn't

WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie is at odds with former promoter Eddie Hearn, but maintains that he still has a good relationship with ex-manager, Anthony Joshua.

Photos: Lawrence Okolie, David Light - Set For WBO Title Showdown

Okolie, Light Weights Photos Gallery - The event promoted by BOXXER in Manchester, England is topped by somebody's O will have to go when Lawrence Okolie and David Light battle for the WBO cruiserweight title.

Lawrence Okolie, David Light Make Weight Ahead Of WBO Title Fight In Manchester

Lawrence Okolie was focused yet motionless as he stepped off the scale ahead of his latest title defense. The 2016 Olympian and unbeaten reigning WBO cruiserweight titlist entered right at the 200-pound divisional limit for his scheduled 12-round tit...

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

Okolie, Light Press Conference Photos Gallery - The event promoted by BOXXER in Manchester, England is topped by somebody's O will have to go when Lawrence Okolie and David Light battle for the WBO cruiserweight title.

Okolie Calls Hearn ‘Malicious, Bitter, Jealous’, Says He Expects Other Fighters to Leave Hearn

Lawrence Okolie believes there could be a larger exodus of fighters in store for his former promoter, Eddie Hearn. Okolie, the WBO cruiserweight titlist, is one of several recognizable British fighters to leave Hearn’s Matchroom roster for Boxxer, th...

Hearn Claims Okolie, Buatsi Received Bad Advice from Same Advisory Group

Promoter Eddie Hearn says the people who advised his former client, Lawrence Okolie, to defect to a rival outfit are the same ones who caused Joshua Buatsi to decamp from Hearn’s promotional purview.

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.

Richard Riakporhe Gives His Side To Confrontation With Lawrence Okolie

Top cruiserweight contender Richard Riakporhe is inching closer to a world title opportunity. Back in January, Riakporhe had few issues in scoring a knockout win over former world champion Krzysztof Glowacki. However, the unbeaten boxer is having a l...

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...

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.