Lawrence Okolie signs w/ Matchroom.

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  1. Chalky

    Chalky Member Full Member

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    Now official. Lawrence Okolie has signed with Eddie Hearns Matchroom sport.

    http://www.matchroomboxing.com/news...signs-promotional-deal-with-matchroom-boxing/

    Eddie Hearn mentioned that Okolie will be out fighting at least 3 times before may or something like that. May have heard that wrong though. But Eddie defo said he will fight at least 8 times this year.

    Im personally really excited for watching him fight.

    Thoughts?
     
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  2. GTFUP

    GTFUP Active Member Full Member

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    Good fighter and right promoter.....looking forward to this journey.
     
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  3. BoxingABC1

    BoxingABC1 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Buatsi is the one i'm most excited to see turn pro, looks like his style really suits it
     
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  4. CutThroatFade

    CutThroatFade Rangers FC Full Member

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    From what I saw in the Olympics and WSB I don't think he'll come close to winning a world title in such a hard division but time will tell.
     
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  5. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Do we know if he will be fighting at Cruiser or HW yet? Seems too small for HW.
     
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  6. AdrianSterling

    AdrianSterling Lewisham Boy banned Full Member

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    Future two weight world champion 100%
     
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  7. Chalky

    Chalky Member Full Member

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    Im positive he is fighting at Cruiser mate
     
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  8. BoxingNL

    BoxingNL Dutch P4P Champion Full Member

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    I agree with this.
    Okolie is good, and I think he will get a career like Afolabi. Good but not great. He hasn't impressed me in the WSB so far.
     
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  9. Champagne Popping

    Champagne Popping The TRUTH is the TRUTH banned Full Member

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    Surprised Hearn is investing in him.Cruiserweight is way too tough and good for him.. loads of beast there

    Okolie got knocked out in 1 round by Savon in WSB, and he got dopped in the Olympics by him. he doesn't have a good chin. The video has been removed from youtube lol
     
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  10. yesihavearm2

    yesihavearm2 ESB Chinchecker Full Member

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    Always alarm bells when a fighter is getting KO'd in the ams. I shrugged this off when it happened to David Price and then look what happened. Same with Wilder.
     
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  11. DJN16

    DJN16 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Anyone ever hear of the story about Okolie knocking out Anthony Joshua in sparring??
     
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  12. Champagne Popping

    Champagne Popping The TRUTH is the TRUTH banned Full Member

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    just like 'Da Manz' was gonna be eh....
     
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  13. On_The_Ropes

    On_The_Ropes Active Member Full Member

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    Yeah I heard it but I always take gym rumours with a pinch of salt.
     
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  14. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Well he never denied he ko'd Josh:
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  15. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    He always evaded the question, but in one interview he said Joshua knows the truth.
     
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