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No date has yet been set for their heavily-anticipated rematch, but WBO cruiserweight world champion Chris Billam-Smith is confident he can avenge defeat against long-time contender and British rival Richard Riakporhe, who inflicted his only career defeat to date via split decision five years ago.
Continue reading “Billam-Smith bullish, unpicks Riakporhe’s big weakness before their title rematch”
Even after a 23-month layoff, Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki – a two-time cruiserweight champion – was billed as Lawrence Okolie’s toughest test after 16 fights. Instead, it looked anything but as the 28-year-old Brit cruised to a sixth-round KO win, producing a masterful performance to achieve his world championship dream: before reaffirming his desire to unify the division soon. Continue reading “Lawrence Okolie dismantles Krzysztof Glowacki, becomes new WBO cruiserweight champion”
In his 16th pro fight, British cruiserweight Lawrence Okolie (15-0, 12 KOs) can become a world champion tomorrow but faces his stiffest test vs. Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki (31-2, 19 KOs) – who hasn’t fought in 23 months and will be itching to make up for lost time. Will the 28-year-old reign victorious, keeping his unbeaten streak or does Glowacki return to winning ways?
Continue reading “Weigh-ins complete, Lawrence Okolie vs. Krzysztof Glowacki is official”
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