Suleiman offers Okoli to switch to bridger weight

Mauricio Suleiman calls Lawrence Okoli (19-1, 15 KOs) consider switching to bridger weight. WBC President Suggests Former Cruiserweight Champion May Face Winner Of World Champion Bout Lukash Ruzhansky (15-0, 14 KOs) and Kevin Lerena (29-2, 14 KOs).

“Evander Holyfield boxed at cruiserweight and then moved up to heavyweight. The bridge category is another option for heavyweights. They can first go to the bridger weight, and then to the heavy weight. Remember that any bridger is also accepted as a heavyweight contender. So this weight category has many advantages,” Suleiman said.

“Our champion is Ruzhansky, and Lerena has a silver belt. Their fight should be spectacular. If Okoli changes weight, I am sure that the WBC will consider his application for a title fight, ”added the WBC president.

In May, Okoli lost on points to Chris Billam-Smith, losing his WBO championship belt in the 90.7 kg category. Their revenge will take place in the autumn.