Lawrence Okolie will make his first professional appearance in Africa when he headlines Chaos In The Ring II on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Lagos, Nigeria. The heavyweight bout against Ebenezer Tetteh tops a card streaming globally on DAZN and marks a significant moment for Okolie, who was born in London to Nigerian parents and views the fight as a defining milestone in his career.
On paper, Okolie vs. Tetteh appears to be a stay-busy assignment, but the setting and circumstances add pressure. Tetteh is described as physical and durable, and while limited, he does not fold easily. For Okolie, who is still adapting to heavyweight after success at cruiserweight, the fight represents another test of comfort and control at the weight. A clean stoppage would strengthen his case, while a messy or drawn-out contest could raise further questions.
The Lagos location itself underlines the stakes. Rather than a controlled restart in London or Paris, the fight takes place in an intense, unforgiving environment. The atmosphere is expected to be loud and demanding, leaving little room for a slow start or hesitation.
The card also features Tony Yoka, whose presence reflects his own uncertain standing. Once promoted as a future pillar of the heavyweight division, Yoka now enters bouts under closer scrutiny, with observers focusing less on wins and more on how he handles pressure, adversity, and discomfort. His performance is expected to be judged on dominance rather than survival.
Fight card:
▪️Lawrence Okolie vs. Ebenezer Tetteh, 10 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Tony Yoka vs. Patrick Korte, 10 rounds, heavyweight
▪️Elvis Ahorgah vs. Harley Benn, 8 rounds, middleweight
▪️Shiloh Defreitas vs. Kabiru Salawu, 8 rounds, welterweight
▪️Isaac Chukwudi vs. Raheem Animashaun, 6 rounds, super lightweight
