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• Okolie reportedly in talks to face Ortiz in UKLawrence Okolie has had a pair of lower level heavyweight fights last year and looks to step up the competition. | Photo by James Chance/Getty Images Lawrence Okolie is negotiating a bout with Luis Ortiz as he looks to make his heavyweight run. After two brief stoppage win stoppage wins in his move to heavyweight, Lawrence Okolie is said to be in negotiations to make a fight against form...2025Visit the page Lukasz Rozanski news and rumors -
• Some Crazy Heavyweight Fights Possible For This Year: Ibeabuchi-Morrison, Okolie-Ortiz, McCall’s Comeback To Roll On
Fans have possibly read the news of how Britain’s Lawrence Okolie, now campaigning as a heavyweight, this after winning a ... continue Some Crazy Heavyweight Fights Possible For This Year: Ibeabuchi-Morrison, Okolie-Ortiz, McCall’s Comeback To Roll On @ Boxing News 24/7...2025
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• Lawrence Okolie vs Luis Ortiz in the Works
Former WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie (21-1, 16 KOs) is negotiating with heavyweight Luis Ortiz (34-3, 29 KOs). Okolie, 32, ... continue Lawrence Okolie vs Luis Ortiz in the Works @ Boxing News 24/7...2025See more Luis Ortiz
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• Lawrence Okolie in Negotiations with Luis Ortiz for Heavyweight Bout
Lawrence Okolie is negotiating with two-time world heavyweight title challenger Luis ‘King Kong’ Ortiz. The ... read more Lawrence Okolie in Negotiations with Luis Ortiz for Heavyweight Bout @ Boxing News 24...2025See also Luis Ortiz
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• Frank Warren Predicts Major Steps for Fighters in 2025Queensberry Promotions enjoyed a memorable 2024, signing off by agreeing new deals with some of the best talent in boxing. They also recorded a dominant victory over Matchroom in the 5v5 event. It was also announced that from April 2025, Queensberry will have their fight cards shown on DAZN. Frank Warren has reflected on 2024 in his Queensberry Promotions column, revealing several names he has hig...2025Check it out Frank Warren -
• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight championPhoto by Francois Nel/Getty Images Badou Jack has been reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion while Noel Mikaelian deals with legal issues With the fall of Mahmoud Charr this past weekend, I lost my purpose as a sportswriter. Never did I think I would find a similarly moronic saga to latch onto in lieu of developing a personality or any skills that meaningfully improve the world. Luckily...2024Click for news about Badou Jack news
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion
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• Billam-Smith and Riakporhe agree to title rematchPhoto by Dan Istitene/Getty Images Richard Riakporhe beat Chris Billam-Smith by split decision in 2019 Boxxer’s Ben Shalom tells Sky Sports that WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith and longtime rival Richard Riakporhe have agreed to and signed off on a rematch. The date and location remain up in the air, with Shalom “looking at dates at both Selhurst Park and the Vitality [S]tadi...2024See more Billam Smith availability report -
• Glowacki suspended four years for failed drug testPhoto by Gareth Copley/Getty Images Krzysztof Glowacki tested positive for boldenone after last January’s knockout loss to Richard Riakporhe Former cruiserweight champion Krzysztof Glowacki authored one of my 2023 Knockouts of the Year in his mixed martial arts debut, but the prognosis for his boxing career is much grimmer, as this morning saw UKAD announce a four-year suspension for faili...2024Read about Richard Riakporhe injury update -
• Chris Billam-Smith stops Mateusz Masternak to retain WBO titleChris Billam-Smith did enough damage to stop Mateusz Masternak | Photo by Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images Chris Billam-Smith did enough damage to stop Mateusz Masternak Chris Billam-Smith successfully defended his WBO cruiserweight title, stopping Mateusz Masternak at the start of the eighth round today in Bournemouth. Billam-Smith and Masternak had put on a good, physical fight...2023Continue with Chris Billam Smith injury update -
• Rankings (May 8): Is Canelo declining? Tank Davis’ resume, more
Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he in decline? | Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images Canelo Alvarez won again, but is he on the downswing? (Yes!) Plus more! Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 22. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Middleweight: (2) Janibek Alimkhanuly vs Steven Butler, May 13 Lightweight: (1) Devin Haney vs (3) Vasiliy Lo...2023Click for news about Tank Davis injury report
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running | Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images Shakur Stevenson has hit the lightweight division running, plus some big upsets and more notable changes in many divisions. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on April 24. Ranked fights the next two weeks: Heavyweight: (5) Joe Joyce v...2023Read about Bam Rodriguez availability report
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• Eddie Hearn And Derek Chisora Clash: “Here’s What I Don’t Like About You”Eddie Hearn and Derek Chisora aired out some differences this week as the pair came face-to-face at a media event. Hearn was being interviewed on the red carpet of the Anthony Joshua versus Jermaine Franklin launch party by Boxing UK when Chisora gatecrashed the interview. The conversation started about Lawrence Okolie and Hearn’s recent split […] The post Eddie Hearn And Derek Chisora...2023Continue with Derek Chisora -
• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant | Esther Lin/SHOWTIME David Benavidez firmly established himself as No. 2 at 168 with his win over Caleb Plant, plus more in this week’s update! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Heavyweight: (4) Anthony Joshua vs Jermaine Franklin, Apr. 1 Light Heavyweight: (8) Craig Richards vs R...2023Click for news about David Benavidez injury
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• Highlights and results: Okolie wins dull decision over Light to retain WBO title
Lawrence Okolie beat David Light to retain his WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester | Photo by Peter Byrne/PA Images via Getty Images Lawrence Okolie beat David Light to retain his WBO cruiserweight title in Manchester, but it wasn’t pretty. Lawrence Okolie did it again, both in terms of retaining his WBO cruiserweight title and doing so in a fashion that left the live crowd half-asleep a...2023Read about David Light injuries
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"‘The Sauce’ scored seven wins and six knockouts in his debut year before stepping up to defeat the likes […] The post Lawrence Okolie given shock world ranking after move to heavyweight confirmed appeared first on Boxing Social." - 2023
"A crowd of more than 15,000 roared him to an upset win on Saturday over his former gymmate […] The post Chris Billam-Smith drops Lawrence Okolie three times, wins WBO cruiserweight title by majority decision appeared first on The Ring."
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Lawrence Okolie trade rumors, contract, salary rumors
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• Okolie reportedly in talks to face Ortiz in UK
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7The rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez headlines a very busy week of boxing action! | Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc The rematch between Emanuel Navarrete and Oscar Valdez headlines a very busy week of boxing action! Tuesday, Dec. 3 TrillerTV+, 8:00 pm ET, CountryBox: Where Music Meets Boxing. Kish Moody is the music. And, if you’re looking for a justifiable reason to shout WA...2024See more articles Emanuel Navarrete salary rumors -
• Billam-Smith and Riakporhe agree to title rematch
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• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko | Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images Devin Haney’s undisputed championship is a little disputed after his fight with Vasiliy Lomachenko, plus a rocket for Chantelle Cameron and more! Rankings go up on Mondays. Ranked fights this week: Cruiserweight: (2) Lawrence Okolie vs (9) Chris Billam-Sm...2023See more articles Devin Haney
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia | Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images Gervonta Davis’ star reached new heights with his win over Ryan Garcia, but his immediate future remains a bit murky. Rankings go up on Mondays. No update next week, so the next update will come on May 8. But we’ve got a big update this week! Ranked fights the next two weeks: Light Hea...2023See more articles Tank Davis
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7
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• Lawrence Okolie Promises To Do Serious Damage After Getting World Title Shot At New WeightLawrence Okolie recently announced his move up in weight and has now vowed he will do plenty of damage in his first fight. Okolie has been out of the ring since he lost his world title to Chirs Billam-Smith via a points decision in May in Bournemouth last year. He is the former British, Commonwealth, […] The post Lawrence Okolie Promises To Do Serious Damage After Getting World Title Shot At...2024Check it out Billam Smith -
• Rozanski vs Okolie set for May 24 in PolandLawrence Okolie has not fought since losing his cruiserweight title to Chris Billam-Smith last May Nearly a year to the day after the ignominious end of his cruiserweight title reign, Lawrence Okolie will challenge Lukasz Rozanski for the bridgerweight “title” on May 24th in the latter’s hometown of Rzeszow, Poland. Okolie (19-1, 14 KO) looked like the 200-lb. heir apparent following Oleksandr Usy...2024Visit the page Chris Billam Smith scores -
• Chris Billam-Smith stops Mateusz Masternak to retain WBO title
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• Highlights: Billam-Smith upsets Okolie to win WBO title in wild, weird fight
Chris Billam-Smith is a world champion after one of the strangest fights you’ll ever see with Lawrence Okolie | Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images Chris Billam-Smith is a world champion after one of the strangest fights you’ll ever see with Lawrence Okolie. Chris Billam-Smith took the WBO cruiserweight title from Lawrence Okolie today, achieving a dream at home in Bournemouth’s Vitality Sta...2023See more articles Billam Smith stats
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Rankings (March 27): Benavidez, Ramirez, Plant, much more
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• Lawrence Okolie defeats David Light – Boxing results
WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie (19-0, 14 KOs) unveiled his new Sugarhill Steward-influenced fighting style, defeating David Light (20-1, 12 ... more Lawrence Okolie defeats David Light – Boxing results @ Boxing News 24/7...2023See more articles David Light scores
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• Frank Warren Predicts Major Steps for Fighters in 2025
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for Dec. 3-7
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• Rozanski vs Okolie set for May 24 in Poland
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• Tyson Fury Told To ‘Let Go’ Of Trainer SugarHill Steward: “Look What He Did With Okolie”Tyson Fury should sack his trainer, SugarHill Steward – that’s according to his father, John, after witnessing the recent performance of Lawrence Okolie, who is also trained by the American. Okolie lost his undefeated record and his world title in what was just his second fight under Stewards’ guidance, in a defeat to Chris Billam-Smith […] The post Tyson Fury Told To ‘Let ...2023Check it out Tyson Fury -
• Shane McGuigan Says Fighters Have Left Him And “Achieved F**k All”Shane McGuigan enjoyed one of his stand out moments as a trainer towards the end of last month, when Chris Billam-Smith defeated Lawrence Okolie at the Vitality Stadium to become WBO cruiserweight champion of the world. Okolie himself had been under McGuigan’s tutelage up until the start of this year, but left to link up […] The post Shane McGuigan Says Fighters Have Left Him And ̶...2023Visit the page Shane McGuigan -
• Highlights: Billam-Smith upsets Okolie to win WBO title in wild, weird fight
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• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
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• Rankings (May 8): Is Canelo declining? Tank Davis’ resume, more
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• Rankings (April 24): Tank Davis, Garcia, Zhang, Cordina, more
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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• Chris Billam-Smith drops Lawrence Okolie three times, wins WBO cruiserweight title by majority decisionNew WBO cruiserweight champion Chris Billam-Smith lived out his dream, winning a world title in front of his hometown fans in the football stadium of his hometown team that he has supported since he was a child. A crowd of more than 15,000 roared him to an upset win on Saturday over his former gymmate […] The post Chris Billam-Smith drops Lawrence Okolie three times, wins WBO cruiserweight t...2023See also Chris Billam Smith -
• Highlights: Billam-Smith upsets Okolie to win WBO title in wild, weird fight
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• Ring Ratings Update: The complex case of Conor Benn and a seven-week round upMuch has happened since the last Ring Ratings Update was posted, a span from the week of February 18 to April 1. Badou Jack and Brandon Figueroa re-entered the rankings. Jack at cruiserweight; Figueroa at featherweight. Tim Tszyu advanced to the No. 1 spot at junior middleweight. David Benavidez and Lawrence Okolie defended their No. […] The post Ring Ratings Update: The complex case of Con...2023See more Conor Benn -
• Lawrence Okolie Decisions David Light in Ugly Fight, Retains WBO Title
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• Chris Billam-Smith Drops Lawrence Okolie Three Times, Wins Stunning Decision For WBO Title
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• Eddie Hearn And Derek Chisora Clash: “Here’s What I Don’t Like About You”
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• Highlights and results: Okolie wins dull decision over Light to retain WBO title
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• Okolie vs Billam-Smith Scorecard Draws Outrage And Branded ‘One Of The Worst Ever’Chris Billam-Smith put in the performance of his career so far to dethrone undefeated cruiserweight world champion, Lawrence Okolie, in Bournemouth. The fight had many intriguing threads to it. Billam-Smith would fight at the stadium of his beloved AFC Bournemouth as the challenger, and the man in the other corner was a former stablemate and […] The post Okolie vs Billam-Smith Scorecard Draw...2023See more articles Billam Smith
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• Okolie reportedly in talks to face Ortiz in UK
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• Frank Warren Predicts Major Steps for Fighters in 2025
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• Jack reinstated as WBC cruiserweight champion
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• Afternoon boxing bonanza! Live discussion from Noon ETCharr vs Pulev, Pauls vs Bentley, and more cards feature today on DAZN! There’s a bevy of boxing action available on DAZN today across Europe (well, mostly in England), and here’s a place you can talk about any and all of it! Here’s a quick look at all the cards you can watch today on DAZN, at least in the United States: Noon ET From Sofia, Bulgaria, heavyweight veterans Mahmoud Charr (34-4, 20 KO...2024Click for news about Mahmoud Charr -
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• Zurdo vs Billam-Smith set for November in Saudi ArabiaGilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith will meet in a cruiserweight unification | Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images and Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Jose Ramirez vs Arnold Barboza Jr will be the chief support. Gilberto “Zurdo” Ramirez and Chris Billam-Smith will meet in a cruiserweight title unification, headlining a Golden Boy-branded event on Nov. 16 in Saudi Ar...2024See more articles Billam Smith -
• Rozanski vs Okolie set for May 24 in Poland
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• Lawrence Okolie scheduled to take on Lukasz Rozanski on May 24 in PolandLawrence Okolie will take on Lukasz Rozanski on Friday, May 24th at the Podpromie Arena in Rzeszow, Poland, in a card to be broadcasted live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland. Okolie, a former British, Commonwealth, European and WBO cruiserweight titleholder currently rated at No. 4 by The Ring at cruiserweight, returns to […] The post Lawrence Okolie scheduled to take on Lukasz Rozanski o...2024Click for news about Lukasz Rozanski -
• Rankings (May 22,): Haney’s undisputed is a little disputed, Loma, Cameron, more
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• Boxing streaming and TV schedule for May 24-27
We’ve got Lara vs Wood 2 and a LOT more on this week’s schedule! We’ve got Lara vs Wood 2 and a LOT more on this week’s schedule! Wednesday, May 24 PPV (AUS), 5:00 am ET, Joseph Parker vs Faiga Opelu. 60 Australian dollarydoos for this one, apparently. Nikita Tszyu is also in action against Benjamin Bommber, plus more on the card. This might wind up available on FITE PPV or FITE+ here, but...2023Check it out Joseph Parker
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• Glowacki suspended four years for failed drug test
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• Rankings (April 10): Shakur hits 135, Mendoza crashes 154, Bam Rodriguez, Tapales, more
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