Lawrence Okolie: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Brandon Glanton will fight Chris Billam-Smith on Saturday on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr. vs Conor Benn. Chris Billam-Smith is making his ring return this weekend after a loss to Gilberto Ramirez.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 25

Eddie Hearn gifted cruiserweight charge with a Rolex after keeping high-stakes promise

Eddie Hearn once made an expensive promise to one of his fighters, and when the fighter fulfilled his side, Hearn was a man of his word. Eddie Hearn once promised one of his fighters that if they ever won a world title, he’d get them a Rolex.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 14

Boxing’s newest weight division was inspired by six-year-old hero who is now an honorary champion

Boxing has seen a new weight class emerge in recent years, and though it is still in its early days, has seen well-known names such as Lawrence Okolie and Alen Babic enter the division.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / April 14

Olympic Gold medalist dropped heavily by Lawrence Okolie’s former opponent in world title eliminator

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Julio Cesar La Cruz seeks to get his professional career on track after much time spent in the amateur circuit. Julio Cesar La Cruz claimed the gold medal in the 2016 and 2020 Olympic games in the heavyweight division.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / March 15

Lawrence Okolie Suffers A Hand Injury, Fight With Riakporhe Called Off

The all-London match between Lawrence Okolie alongside Richard Riakporhe booked for April 5 is now off. The pair had been set to draw a line under years of rivalry in a heavyweight showdown at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester - but they will have to wait a little longer to face each other after Okolie sustained an injury in training.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / February 12

What’s Next For The Heavyweight Divison?

The heavyweight division could open up once Oleksandr Usyk retires from the sport, so what could happen? Usyk is the current Unified Heavyweight Champion after beating Tyson Fury for the second time to retain his titles.

Boxing News / ESPN / January 20

Sources: Okolie in talks to fight Ortiz in UK

British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie is in talks to fight Cuban Luis Ortiz in the UK later this year, sources have told ESPN's Mike Coppinger.

Boxing News / ESPN / December 6

Lawrence Okolie is fighting with freedom as heavyweight glory beckons

Lawrence Okolie is accustomed to mixing it with boxing's big boys and the move from cruiserweight to heavyweight -- via a brief stint at bridgerweight -- gives him the chance become one of the sport's big names.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 28

Four-Time National Champion Turns Pro With Queensberry Promotions

Queensberry Promotions have enjoyed a busy few moments recruiting a plethora of talented fighters including Lawrence Okolie, Fabio Wardley and Abel Gonzalez to name just three.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / October 27

Lawrence Okolie Targets ‘Heavyweight Dream’ After Joining Queensberry

Lawrence Okolie believes Queensberry Promotions is “the only place to be” as he attempts to fulfil his dream of becoming a heavyweight world champion.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 25

Queensberry Promotions Add New Heavyweight Talent After Okolie Signing

October 25 was a busy day at the Queensberry Promotions office as they first announced the intriguing signing of Lawrence Okolie. Following the arrival of “The Sauce” Frank Warren and Queensberry announced the arrival of 2022 Commonwealth Games heavyweight gold medalist Lewis Williams, who will make his professional debut on the Shabaz Masoud vs.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / October 25

Former World Champion Joins Queensberry, Moves to Heavyweight

Lawrence Okolie (20-1, 15 KOs) was last seen in the ring destroying Lukasz Rozanski by first-round TKO at the Podpromie Arena in Rzeszow, Poland. The Brit knocked his opponent down three times on his way to an emphatic victory, winning the WBC bridgerweight title.

Boxing News / ESPN / October 25