Lawrence Okolie

Lawrence Okolie
Nationality:
United Kingdom
Height:
6′5″ / 196 cm
Record:
18-1, 14 КО
Debut:
March 25, 2017
BoxRec ID:
789060
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  • Boxing News: Lawrence Okolie

The WBC is open to hosting a Wilder-Okolie fight at bantamweight
June 30, 2024, 11:59 a.m.

Mauricio Sulaiman said the World Boxing Council (WBC) would be willing to give its approval for a world bantamweight title fight between Lawrence Okolie (20-1, 15 KOs) and Deontay Wilder (43-4-1, 42 KOs) if requested by both boxers' representatives.

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Okolie and Lerena have begun negotiations for the bout
May 27, 2024, 8:01 a.m.

Today, May 27, should begin contract negotiations for a fight between WBC world champion in the weight of Bridger Lawrence Okolie (20-1, 15 KOs) and Kevin Lerena (30-3, 14 KOs). This was announced by the promoter of the boxer from South Africa Rodney Berman.

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Lawrence Okolie is open to fight Oleksandr Usyk
May 24, 2024, 8:40 p.m.

Lawrence Okolie, a boxer aiming to become a three-weight world champion, has expressed interest in fighting undisputed heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk. Okolie will face Lucasz Rozanski for the WBC bridgerweight title this upcoming Friday. Okolie mentioned that defeating Usyk could help him achieve his goal of becoming a ...

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Okoli: "If there is an opportunity to fight Usyk, I will definitely accept it"
May 24, 2024, 1:52 p.m.

Former WBO light heavyweight belt holder Lawrence Okolie spoke about his desire to fight with absolute heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk.

"If I have the opportunity to fight Usyk, I will definitely agree. But the chances of that are slim. I would just like to become a world champion ...

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Okolie's trainer compared the habit of clinching to smoking
April 19, 2024, 6:37 p.m.

Trainer Joe Gallagher is working with former cruiserweight world titleholder Lawrence Okolie to eliminate his habitual holding in fights. This change follows Okolie's recent loss and switch in trainers. Gallagher delved into the process during the Toe 2 Toe Sky Sports Podcast, describing the challenge as akin to quitting ...

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LAWRENCE OKOLIE PROFILE

WHAT IS LAWRENCE OKOLIE'S RECORD?

Lawrence Okolie's record currently stands at 18 wins, 1 lose and 0 draw.

WHAT WAS OKOLIE'S LAST FIGHT?

Lawrence Okolie's last fight took place against Chris Billam-Smith on May 27, 2023, in Bournemouth, United Kingdom. He lost by MD in the 12 round. That fight was 2 months and 0 day ago.

HOW ACTIVE IS LAWRENCE OKOLIE?

Okolie's last 3 fights have come over a period of 1 year, 3 months and 0 day, meaning he has been fighting on average every 4 months and 29 days. In those fights, he fought a total of 36 rounds, meaning that they have lasted 12 rounds on average.

WHERE IS LAWRENCE OKOLIE FROM?

Okolie was born in United Kingdom.

HOW LONG HAS OKOLIE BEEN FIGHTING?

Lawrence Okolie made his professional debut in March 2017, so he has been a pro for 7 years.

HOW TALL IS LAWRENCE OKOLIE?

Okolie is 6' 5" (6 Foot and 5 inch) which is 196 cm (1 meter and 96 centimeters).

WHAT STANCE DOES LAWRENCE OKOLIE USE?

Okolie fights from a orthodox, which means he favours his right hand as his power hand when fighting.

WHAT WILL BE LAWRENCE OKOLIE'S NEXT FIGHT?

Lawrence Okolie doesn't currently have a fight scheduled