Lawrence Okolie is about to sq. off towards Lukasz Rozanski for the WBC World Bridgerweight Championship on Friday, Could twenty fourth within the buzzing metropolis of Rzeszow, Poland.
Followers within the UK and Eire can catch this struggle reside and solely on Sky Sports activities, guaranteeing not a second of the motion is missed.
Within the coronary heart of Rzeszow on the Podpromie Area, the stage is about for Could twenty fourth, the place Okolie will throw down the gauntlet towards Rozanski, broadcasting reside for keen followers on Sky Sports activities throughout the UK and Eire.
Okolie, a seasoned warrior with a cupboard filled with titles together with British, Commonwealth, European, and WBO World Cruiserweight titles, is primed for his much-anticipated return to the ring.
Rozanski is not any stranger to the highlight, having secured the WBC Bridgerweight title in a spectacular trend by stopping Alen Babic within the first spherical, sending shockwaves by means of his hometown crowd final April.
Okolie, a 31-year-old Hackney native and proud alumnus of Staff GB’s 2016 Rio Olympics squad, first claimed world recognition in March 2021, overpowering Rozanski’s compatriot Krzysztof Glowacki.
After a slim defeat to Chris Billam-Smith in an exciting showdown final Could at Bournemouth’s Vitality Stadium, Okolie is venturing past the 200lbs restrict, able to unleash havoc in a brand new division.
Okolie: “Rozanski is a good champion with a dynamic strategy, however I plan to deliver a storm he’s by no means witnessed.”
Rozanski responded, “Defending my title by myself turf, in my metropolis, towards a former world champion is what desires are made from. I’ve been grinding my complete life for battles like this.”
This Rozanski-Okolie showdown, a collaborative effort between BOXXER and Knockout Promotions, marks their second enterprise following a profitable bout in April 2023.
Ben Shalom, BOXXER’s CEO, expressed his anticipation, “Returning to Poland and teaming up once more with Knockout Promotions is one thing we’re all buzzing about. Having seen Rozanski’s explosive victory over Babic, I do know Okolie has to deliver his A-game to take the title again to the UK. I’m satisfied we’ll witness Okolie’s strongest efficiency but at this heavier weight.”
Andrew Wasilewski of Knockout Promotions added, “We’re ecstatic to host one other occasion with our BOXXER associates from England. After final yr’s success, we have been eager for extra collaborations, and right here we’re. The joy is thru the roof.”
Date: Friday, Could 24
Begin Time: 2 pm ET, 8 pm UK Time
Streaming Particulars: Stay on Sky Sports activities (UK and Eire)
Venue: Podpromie Area, Rzeszow, Poland
