Okoli will work with Fury's trainer

Lawrence Okoli and SugarHill Steward
Lawrence Okoli and SugarHill Steward

WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okoli (18-0, 14 KOs) announced that he had parted ways with his former coach Shane McGuigan and began working with SugarHill Steward, who has recently been best known as a mentor Tyson Fury.

Under the guidance of a new head coach, Okoli will prepare for a mandatory title defense against an undefeated David Light (20-0, 12 KOs), scheduled for March 11.