WBO Cruiserweight Title: After nearly a year away from boxing, WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie is scheduled to make a comeback.
Since falling and defeating Michal Cieslak in February, Okolie hasn’t boxed. The heavyweight from Hackney is now scheduled to defend his WBO cruiserweight championship in the UK at the beginning of 2023.
The WBO has mandated that Okolie, who is currently 18-0, defend the title against David Light of New Zealand.
Silver medalist at the Commonwealth Games Light earned his opportunity to compete for the world championship by being undefeated in his first 20 professional matches.
The WBO revealed on Thursday that Okolie and Light had reached a mutual understanding. The fighters asked that the purse bids for their match, which was supposed to take place on Thursday, be cancelled. It has been agreed to that request.
Their sides have agreed that the bout would be held in the UK in March thanks to promoter BOXXER.
“Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light, for the WBO world cruiserweight championship, will be promoted by BOXXER, the company announced today. More information, including the contest’s location, would be provided soon,” a BOXXER spokeswoman stated.
It will deliver Sky Sports yet another thrilling cruiserweight match.
Okolie, who defeated Krzysztof Glowacki to win the WBO title last year, has twice successfully defended the title during his meteoric climb. In the UK, he has made a name for himself as the top cruiserweight.
However, other intriguing opponents are jockeying for position and hoping to make a run at major awards themselves the next year.
Richard Riakporhe, a fellow Londoner, has stopped Deion Jumah and Fabio Turchi twice this year with two excellent knockout victories. He will fight on the undercard of Chris Eubank Jr. vs. Liam Smith next month, facing former champion Glowacki. He desires a title shot for himself after that battle.
Last weekend, also on Sky Sports, Chris Billam-Smith defeated Armend Xhoxhaj in a thrilling knockout victory. He has a sizable fan base in Bournemouth and is committed to bringing a world title match there.
In British boxing in 2023, cruiserweight appears to be one of the most exciting weight classes.
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