Okolie is injured and the fight with Riakpo has been canceled

Andrew Karlov March 13, 2025, 6:04 a.m.

Lawrence Okolie and Richard Riakpo. Getty Images

According to The Ring Magazine, Lawrence Okolie (21-1, 16 KOs) is injured and will not face Richard Riakpo (17-1, 13 KOs) in Manchester on April 5. It's not yet known if anyone will replace him and if so, who.

Moses Itauma 's (11-0, 9 KOs) return to the ring is expected to be announced today, perhaps it will be the same all April event.

In the main event fight in Manchester, Joe Joyce (16-3, 15 KOs) was supposed to box Dillian Whyte, who is also injured, however, and Filip Hrgovic (17-1, 14 KOs) will likely come out against Joyce.

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