Lawrence Okolie will defend his world title in a bumper domestic clash with Chris Billam-Smith.
WBO cruiserweight champion Okolie recently failed to impress in a lacklustre display against David Light in Manchester where he outpointed the challenger and retained his title. It was his first fight having made the switch from Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing to the BOXXER and Sky Sports stable, where a large portion of the domestic talent at cruiserweight lies.
Both Billam-Smith and Richard Riakporhe are eyeing clashes with Okolie for the world title, but it is the Bournemouth native who has been confirmed as the challenger. The fight will take place on his home turf on May 27, where he will hope to be roared on by a raucous crowd at the home of his beloved AFC Bournemouth, the Vitality Stadium.
