“You’d have to say it is a massive step up on paper,” said trainer Shane McGuigan during the fight-week buildup that sees his charge, Lawrence Okolie, challenge veteran Krzysztof Glowacki after just 15 pro fights. Lawrence Okolie sensationally won the vacant WBO Cruiserweight title with a statement sixth round knockout of former two-time champion, Krzysztof Glowacki, at SSE Arena, Wembley on Saturday. Sky customers: Buy Povetkin v Whyte 2Non-Sky customers: Buy Povetkin v Whyte 2, 🎞️WHAT NEXT FOR OKOLIE?🎞️After stepping into the world of music and literature, @Lawrence_tko says he is enjoying life away from boxing, could a film role be next? "It's very rare that you roll and slip, flashy useless stuff when it comes to heavyweights. Lawrence Okolie and Krzysztof Glowacki go head-to-head on Saturday night It will be Okolie's first-ever world title fight, coming in just his 16th outing Okolie and Glowacki are battling for … Okolie vs. Glowacki TV channel, live stream The Lawrence Okolie vs. Krzysztof Glowacki fight card takes place on Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. Okolie is brazenly looking ahead to other champions: "Anyone that [promoter] Eddie Hearn can guarantee, I'll take. Lawrence Okolie fight LIVE: UK start time, TV channel, live stream and undercard as ‘The Sauce’ takes on Krzysztof Glowacki for WBO title this weekend Marc Williams 19th March 2021, 5:01 pm The fight, for the vacant WBO crown, was due to take place on the undercard of Anthony Joshua's world title defence against Kubrat Pulev last December. On 18 January 2017, Okolie announced his decision to turn professional, signing with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport to compete in the cruiserweight division. If it was Ilunga Makabu. Okolie is the British, Commonwealth and European champion and although he represented Great Britain at the 2016 Rio Olympics he […] Lawrence Okolie finally takes on Krzysztof Glowacki tonight as he bids to become a cruiserweight world champion. "I think that everything's all about timing. Chelsea to face Man City in FA Cup semi-finals, Celtic, Rangers choose not to take a knee before draw, Tuchel: Tired Chelsea fortunate against Blades, Arteta: Arsenal showed two faces | Moyes: Two points dropped, Benitez wants to return 'as soon as possible' with PL priority, Neil leaves Preston | Players let him down - Browne, Introducing F1 2021: The ultimate A to Z guide, Lawrence Okolie predicts his world title fate, Look back at the vicious KO power that Okolie possesses, Lawrence Okolie vs Krzysztof Glowacki, Saturday night, live on Sky Sports, Non-Sky customers: Buy Povetkin v Whyte 2, Whyte: Lennox is still Britain's best ever. He isn't perfect, and that makes his rise to tonight's world title fight even more admirable. Okolie is an undefeated fighter so I'm expecting a very tough fight. He saw Anthony Joshua claim the men's super-heavyweight gold medal and vowed to turn his life around. @JamesDielhenn. 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Lawrence Okolie can equal Anthony Joshua’s swift rise to world champion in only 16 fights, surely the clearest proof yet that his journey is undervalued and inspirational in its own right. The basic, fundamental stuff works for the big guys. The fight was quickly rearranged however and Okolie will tonight bid to follow in the footsteps of the likes of David Haye and Tony Bellew in becoming 200lb champions from these shores. Lawrence Okolie joined up with trainer Shane McGuigan in early 2019 Something striking in Okolie’s approach to life is the lack of fear in everything he does. "All the other stuff is extras, I'm here to enjoy my life to the best I can. Lawrence Okolie vs Krzysztof Glowacki, live … In the US, Australia and other countries Okolie vs Glowacki airs live stream on DAZN.. Lawrence Okolie's first world title fight on Saturday comes in a busy month for the cruiserweight boxer, whose forthcoming book follows the release of a music single. Lawrence Okolie about. In terms of boxing, Shane will tell you my training record shows I put 100 per cent every day in the gym which is why I’m able to go out and do what I do. Since representing Team GB at Rio 2016, Okolie has raced to 14-0 and his awkward yet effective style coupled with his potent punch power make him a real handful for any Cruiserweight. If it's Briedis next, I'll take it, Arsen Goulamirian, I'll take it. Glowacki was forced to withdraw from their contest after he returned a positive COVID-19 test. Glowacki is more experienced and savvier when the stakes are this high, so if Okolie can bludgeon him it will be a devastating statement. Okolie was obese and flipping burgers at McDonald's in east London in 2012 with the Olympics just down the streets that he called home. Lawrence Okolie can equal Anthony Joshua by winning title in 16th fight - but Krzysztof Glowacki is a formidable test. 🎥#OkolieGlowacki pic.twitter.com/bhEDtZM8DG. Our. Some people call it arrogance, but I believe if you don't believe in yourself wholeheartedly, you're not going to be able to get onto a stage like this and still shine. Okolie won gold at the European Olympic qualifying competition in Turkey back in 2016. His sights are set much, much higher but foreign contenders have spoiled several parties in British rings since last summer. Can Lawrence Okolie become world champion? Lawrence Okolie wants to be a smash hit out of the boxing ring as well as in it WBO cruiserweight contender mixing rap and fight games at London's Wembley Arena ahead of his fight … Lawrence Okolie’s first world title fight on Saturday comes as part of a busy month for the cruiserweight boxer, whose forthcoming book follows the release of a music single, reports ESPN. 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But Okolie has been confidence personified all week, boldly insisting this fight "is not his pinnacle" and predicting a move to heavyweight soon after. Okolie takes on Krzysztof Glowacki for a vacant cruiserweight world title in a fight originally scheduled for last December, Get all the boxing updates you need with our Monday Morning Matchmaker - sign up here. Do you think he will have too much for Krzysztof Glowacki? When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Perhaps the only thing more impressive than Lawrence Okolie challenging for a world title in only his 16 th professional contest is that it was scheduled to be his 15 th.The 6ft 5in Olympian, who was once obese and took up boxing relatively late in life, captured British, Commonwealth and European belts in an accelerated timeframe, securing a mandatory shot at the vacant WBO strap … However, in my mind, that's not going to happen. Lawrence Okolie and Krzysztof Glowacki battle it out for a vacant WBO cruiserweight title at The SSE Arena, Wembley on Saturday March 20 (Sunday March 21 in Australia). Lawrence Okolie amateur career. 💬👇Watch The Debate here👉 https://t.co/tsXuWKgOll pic.twitter.com/3t0ANkxpEz, Okolie has said: "I'm not here to scratch and claw my way to the top. Something went wrong, please try again later. I won't scrape through, I will do it in impressive fashion.". Lawrence Okolie says the influence of trainer Shane McGuigan has kept him grounded as he prepares to bid for a place in the big-time on Saturday night. He has already been embroiled in a spicy war of words with Dillian Whyte. I'm relying on him landing and me landing.". It is bolshy talk ahead of his most stringent test but, as a pro, he has steamrolled through every level so far. You can unsubscribe at any time. Okolie is aiming to become the first male member of Great Britain’s 2016 Olympics squad to claim a professional world title. Okolie vs Glowacki: Lawrence Okolie looking for stoppage win on March 20 New, 3 comments Okolie is looking to close the show and make a statement in next weekend’s vacant WBO title fight. If that prediction becomes true then Okolie will become Britain's newest world champion in the division that Johnny Nelson, Tony Bellew, Enzo Maccarinelli and David Haye once conquered. I'm really excited about Saturday and do what needs to be done. It will be a strong fight; we can guarantee it so you cannot miss this one.". But Glowacki tested positive for Covid-19 and was forced to pull out with Okolie instead stopping hapless replacement opponent Nikodem Jezewski. "Any one of them, genuinely, I'll go for.". "The most important thing is having self-belief. Sky Sports subscribers can stream the fights using the Sky Go player on their computer or mobile device. He is a former WBO champion who has won world title fights on the road before. Undefeated Okolie faces a difficult, rugged foe in Krzysztof Glowacki on Saturday night, live on Sky Sports, for the vacant WBO cruiserweight championship - if he's ultimately not ready, this is an opponent who will expose his shortcomings. Lawrence Okolie finally takes on Krzysztof Glowacki tonight as he bids to become a cruiserweight world champion. Lawrence Okolie – Hackney, England – 15-0, 12 KOs – fighting Krzysztof Glowacki for the vacant WBO Cruiserweight World Title: “I think that everything’s all about timing. Lawrence Okolie stopped Nikodem Jezewski in the second round of their fight in December Credit: Getty "If I say 'I'm pushing all that to the side and I'm going to go after the money or whatever'. Lawrence Okolie says the influence of … "I've done everything I need to do in training, so whatever eventuality happens, happens. ", "This is a privilege for me, I will fight strongly and I'm very confident for Saturday night. Okolie's 2016 Olympic elimination at the hands of Erislandy Savon, the nephew of Cuban great Felix Savon, was just his 26th amateur fight. Fight result, latest news and boxing reaction after knockout Lawrence Okolie beat Krzysztof Glowacki to become the WBO cruiserweight world champion / Mark Robinson Matchroom Boxing Briedis' promoter Kalle Sauerland warned: "He is obviously the man to beat in that division after raising the Muhammad Ali trophy and the World Boxing Super Series. In 33 fights he has only lost to Oleksandr Usyk and Mairis Briedis, the cruiserweight division's two outstanding recent talents. Derek Chisora has stirred a few pots in his boxing career, and now he’s throwing out a suggestion for cruiserweight Lawrence Okolie, who will fight … Nine years later he is an Olympian himself, an author and a rapper, a British, European and Commonwealth champion, he is signed to Joshua's 258 Management and just hours away from his world title moment. Lawrence Okolie crushed Krzysztof Glowacki to be crowned the new WBO Cruiserweight World Champion in just his sixteenth fight at The SSE Arena, Wembley, live on Sky Sports Box Office in … SUBSCRIBE http://bit.ly/SSBoxingSub Lawrence Okolie eased to victory against Argentina's Mariano Gudino. Okolie is right-handed, therefore he fights out of the orthodox stance. Heavyweight is also where Okolie sees himself. GRANDMASTER Lawrence Okolie was crowned cruiserweight WBO king by battering Krzysztof Glowacki into checkmate. The pair were due to clash on the undercard of Anthony Joshua’s emphatic ninth round knockout win over Bulgaria’s Kubrat Pulev in December. Lawrence Okolie vs Krzysztof Glowacki, live on Sky Sports on Saturday night - Britain can crown a new world champion but Polish opponent is a stern, stubborn test of Okolie's credentials, Senior Boxing Journalist Lawrence Okolie is in his first world title fight after just 16 professional outings Okolie adores his mum after she raised him, his two brothers and his … There's nothing for me to be tense about, I've done all the training so it's just about going in there and getting it done. He has had an on-the-job boxing apprenticeship which has included a series of brutal knockouts (Okolie has the type of power that cannot be taught) and also a few ugly brawls. The fights will be shown on Sky Sports Action from 7pm onwards while the main event will also be shown on Sky Sports Main event from 10pm. The fight, for the vacant WBO crown, was due to … "His ambitions are to go to heavyweight," his trainer Shane McGuigan said. Okolie will become the first male member of Great Britain’s 2016 Olympics squad to claim a professional world title if he beats Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki for the WBO cruiserweight crown. I need to show that I'm a level above even though my experience isn't necessarily there. Not many have taken to life as a professional boxer as quickly as Lawrence Okolie. Twelve stoppages from 15 fights and a ruthless instinct when he smells blood means Okolie is a serious threat to blow Glowacki away but he isn't desperate for a quick fight, he insisted: "I'm not relying on a big shot to knock the guy out. Lawrence Okolie can equal Anthony Joshua by winning title in 16th fight - but Krzysztof Glowacki is a formidable test. The 28-year-old former McDonald’s worker spent valuable moments before his 16th … "But his direction looks more likely to be towards the heavyweight division in 2021, however one never knows.". He has grown, evolved, learn the hard way and occasionally frustrated in the full glare of the public. explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. Lawrence Okolie faces Krzysztof Glowacki in a WBO cruiserweight title bout on Saturday, March 20, 2021 (3/20/21) at Wembley Stadium in London, England. Poland's Glowacki has been in Okolie's shoes before. Lawrence Okolie weighted more than 19 stone and was working in the McDonald’s at Victoria when he managed to watch Anthony Joshua win … Ask Lawrence Okolie about his path to Saturday's cruiserweight world title fight and he's as likely to bring up bullying and humiliation as he is wins and knockouts. That is an absurdity, to be mixing at such heights despite such inexperience. ", TIMING IS EVERYTHING ⏰On Saturday @Lawrence_tko fights for @SkyJohnnyNelson's old WBO belt. 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ET. It's been a good ride to get here, and I feel like it's my time to go out there and become world champion. The event airs live on Sky Sports in the UK and live stream on DAZN in the … Okolie and Glowacki are expected to make their way to the ring at around 10.30 p.m. GMT / 6.30 p.m. Lawrence Okolie says the influence of trainer Shane McGuigan has kept him grounded as he prepares to bid for a place in the big-time on Saturday night. Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Every boxer believes in themselves, but I take it to another level. It is a rise that Joshua himself would have been proud of - he beat Charles Martin in his 16th fight for the IBF belt and Okolie can match that achievement tonight. The main event is expected to start shortly after 10am while the undercard will start just after 7pm. ET, although that depends on how long the earlier fights take. Boxing fans in the UK can watch the fight live on Sky Sports.
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