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The Latest Breaking News from Lawrence Okolie

Dillian Whyte vs Joe Joyce headlines spate of British fight announcements

Josh Taylor, Lawrence Okolie and Leigh Wood also have bouts lined up in the coming months

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

Bigger than a prime George Foreman – inside Lawrence Okolie’s startling move to heavyweight

Okolie’s move from cruiserweight to boxing’s glamour division has been a unique one, in many ways

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

Ramirez vs Billam-Smith: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction and ring walks tonight

Billam-Smith can become first British fighter since David Haye in 2008 to unify at cruiserweight

Evening Standard · Nov 13, 2024

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Lawrence Okolie signs with Eddie Hearn rival after bitter split from promoter

Okolie, who split from Hearn in late 2022 and recently boxed under Ben Shalom, has a new home

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith says experience was the key in Richard Riakporhe rematch

The Bournemouth fighter impressed from the first bell to secure a 116-111, 115-112, 115-112 ruling.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith says experience was the key in avenging Richard Riakporhe loss

The Bournemouth fighter impressed from the first bell to secure a 116-111, 115-112, 115-112 ruling

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith retains world title with victory in Richard Riakporhe rematch

‘The Gentleman’ avenged his 2019 split-decision defeat by Riakporhe, winning on all three scorecards at Selhurst Park

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2024

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Lawrence Okolie wins bridgerweight world title with ruthless first-round victory over Lukasz Rozanski

Briton knocked Rozanski down three times in a brutal performance in Poland

Evening Standard · May 24, 2024

How to watch Rozanski vs Okolie: TV channel and live stream for fight tonight

British fighter heads to Poland for world title bout in new division

Evening Standard · May 24, 2024

Rozanski vs Okolie: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

Okolie will be the away fighter in Poland as he looks to take Rozanski’s bridgerweight world title

Evening Standard · May 22, 2024

Chris Billam-Smith successful in first title defence as Mateusz Masternak retires on stool

Billam-Smith retained the WBO cruiserweight title in his hometown of Bournemouth after seven rounds

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023

Billam-Smith vs Masternak live stream: How to watch boxing online today, fight card, start time, main event soon

The Billam-Smith vs Masternak live stream will determine if the Gentleman can defend his WBO crown against the experienced Master. Here's everything you need to know to watch online

Tom’s Guide · Dec 10, 2023

Billam-Smith vs Masternak: Fight time, undercard, latest odds, prediction, ring walks tonight

Bournemouth's best defends his cruiserweight gold for the first time after dominating Lawrence Okolie

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023

Exclusive: WBO Cruiserweight Champion Chris-Billam Smith Hopes For More Unification Belts

Ballam - Smith opens up about his dreams and prospects in the Cruiserweight Championships

Zenger · Oct 18, 2023

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Zenger · Oct 16, 2023

Exclusive: WBO Cruiserweight Champion Chris-Ballam Smith Hopes For More Unification Belts

Ballam - Smith opens up about his dreams and prospects in the Cruiserweight Championships

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith confident of Lawrence Okolie win but doubts appeal of rematch

Billam-Smith claimed the WBO cruiserweight title after beating the previously undefeated Okolie in May.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Richard Riakporhe questions Lawrence Okolie and ‘ready to dance’ for WBO title

Okolie lost his cruiserweight belt last month to Chris Billam-Smith.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith: ‘Mum is unwell, I missed my son’s birthday – there were so many reasons to win’

Interview: The cruiserweight dethroned Lawrence Okolie to become world champion at the home of his beloved AFC Bournemouth in May

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Daily Mirror · Jun 2, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith now eyeing Las Vegas dream after win over Lawrence Okolie

Chris Billam-Smith was too good for Lawrence Okolie after a difficult week and is now looking towards his next move - which will hopefully end in Las Vegas

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

How a unique night of action could lay groundwork for future super-fight

Leigh Wood and Chris Billam-Smith emerged victorious from massive battles in the north and south of England this weekend

Daily Mirror · May 28, 2023

Fans rage over controversial scorecard for Chris Billam-Smith vs Lawrence Okolie fight

Billam-Smith knocked down Okolie three times in their fight and the former champion was also deducted two points, but one judge still scored the world title clash a draw

The Independent UK · May 27, 2023

Leigh Wood and Chris Billam-Smith win world titles with victories over familiar foes

Wood avenged a knockout by Mauricio Lara to reclaim his featherweight belt, while Billam-Smith beat ex-sparring partner Lawrence Okolie

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith reveals he was ‘sick in bed’ ahead of world title victory over Lawrence Okolie

Chris Billam-Smith revealed he was “sick in bed” for much of fight week leading up to his world-title victory over Lawrence Okolie.

Evening Standard · May 27, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith takes Lawrence Okolie’s WBO world title with scrappy points win in Bournemouth

Okolie had two points deducted for holding and was dropped three times at the Vitality Stadium

Daily Mirror · May 27, 2023

Chris Billam-Smith drops Lawrence Okolie three times en-route to scrappy title win

Cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie travelled to his former stablemate's home turf in Bournemouth, as he put his WBO crown on the line against Chris Billam-Smith at the Vitality Stadium

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