Okolie to Change Weight Class

Lawrence Okolie (19-1, 14 KOs) intends to change his weight class and move up to heavyweight (over 90.7 kg) or bridgerweight (up to 101.6 kg), reports insider Michael Benson.

"He's still a big name. Not many boxers can walk down the street and be recognized. Lawrence is one of them," promoter Ben Shalom said about Okolie.

On May 27, 2023, in Bournemouth, Lawrence Okolie lost the WBO cruiserweight title (up to 90.7 kg) to Chris Billam-Smith (19-1, 13 KOs), having been knocked down three times.