Lawrence Okolie
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Biography
Lawrence Okolie is a British professional boxer who has held the WBO cruiserweight title since March 2021. At regional level, he held the Commonwealth cruiserweight title from 2018 to 2019, and the British and European cruiserweight titles separately in 2019. Okolie is known for his long reach, accurate jab and punching power.
Born: December 16, 1992
Place of Birth: Hackney, London
Known For
Anthony Joshua vs. Carlos Takam
Following Vladimir Klitchsko's retirement after Joshua's last fight and mandatory challenger Kubret Pulev pulling out of the fight with a late injury, Carlos Takam was given just 12 days notice to fight the current WBA, IBF and IBO Heavyweight Champion. Widely regarded on the boxing scene as having one of the toughest granite chins in the business Takam took a considerable height and weight disadvantage into the ring, Anthony Joshua subsequently weighed in for what was then a career high 18st 2lbs and brought massive reach advantage. Before either fighter got into their rhythm this late match up resulted in blood spilled from both sides as old vs new battled in front of 75,000 fans in Cardiff, Wales. This became a world record high attendance for an indoor boxing event.
Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk
Anthony Joshua vs. Oleksandr Usyk is a professional boxing match contested between WBA, IBF, WBO, and IBO heavyweight champion, Anthony Joshua, and former undisputed cruiserweight champion and the WBO's heavyweight mandatory challenger, Oleksandr Usyk. The event took place on 25th September 2021 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England.
Lawrence Okolie vs. Chris Billam-Smith
Lawrence Okolie puts his WBO cruiserweight world title on the line and travels to Chris Billam-Smith's hometown to fight the Bournemouth favourite at the Vitality Stadium.
Lawrence Okolie vs. Michal Cieslak
WBO World Cruiserweight Title: Lawrence Okolie vs. Michal Cieslak
Anthony Joshua vs. Alexander Povetkin
This is a big fight in the Heavyweight division, as the division’s #1 fighter Anthony Joshua (21-0; 20 KOs) takes on Alexander Povetkin (34-1; 24 KOs). On the line are Joshua’s four belts - all the major Heavyweight titles aside from Deontay Wilder’s WBC crown. Ring Magazine ranks Joshua at #1 in the division, with Povetkin #3.
Anthony Joshua vs. Kubrat Pulev
Heavyweight professional boxing match contested between defending unified WBA (Super), IBF, WBO, and IBO world champion Anthony Joshua and IBF mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev for the heavyweight world titles.
Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence Jr.
Kell Brook defends his IBF World Welterweight title against Errol Spence at Bramall Lane in Sheffield.
Regis Prograis vs. Josh Taylor
Regis Prograis (24-0, 20 KOs) puts his WBA title on the line against Scotlands IBF champion Josh Taylor (15-0, 12 KOs) in not just one of the best fights on paper of 2019, but one that takes us one step closer to undisputed clarity within the division.
Katie Taylor vs. Jessica McCaskill
Katie Taylor makes the first defence of her world title, against Jessica McCaskill at York Hall, London.
Jorge Linares vs. Anthony Crolla II
Anthony Crolla meets Jorge Linares in a rematch for the WBA, WBC Diamond and Ring magazine World Lightweight titles at the Manchester Arena. They met in the same venue for the belts in September with the Venezuelan coming out on top in an enthralling contest, ending the brilliant winning run of ‘Million Dollar’.
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