Okolie vs. Rozanski

Lukasz Rozanski vs. Lawrence Okolie: Okolie wins by TKO in the 1st round.

Ihosvany Rafael Garcia vs. Lukasz Plawecki: Garcia wins by KO in the 2nd round.

Fiodor Czerkaszyn vs. Jorge Cota: Czerkaszyn wins by TKO in the 7th round.

Jan Czerklewicz vs. Paul Valenzuela Cuesta: Czerklewicz wins by UD.

Tobiasz Zarzeczny vs. Daniel Przewieslik: Zarzeczny wins by UD.

Kamil Slendak vs. Daniel Plonka: Slendak wins by TKO in the 2nd round.

Lawrence Okolie (19-1, 14 KOs) is set to make his highly anticipated return to the boxing ring after his loss to Chris Billam-Smith. Shifting up from the cruiserweight division, Okolie will challenge Lukasz Rozanski (15-0, 14 KOs) for the WBC World Bridgerweight Championship on May 24. This title bout is slated to take place at the Podpromie Arena in Rzeszow, Poland, and will air live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland, and will be available as a $14.99 PPV on TrillerTV in the U.S.

Moving into a new weight class presents Okolie, a former Olympic athlete and world cruiserweight champion, with a fresh challenge and an opportunity to reclaim his status as a world champion in a second weight category.

Okolie's venture into the bridgerweight division follows a career marked by significant achievements, including holding titles across British, Commonwealth, European, and world stages. His transition to a heavier weight class comes on the heels of a closely contested bout with Billam-Smith in May 2023, where Okolie faced a rare setback in his career.

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Lukasz Rozanski enters the fight as the reigning WBC Bridgerweight champion, having captured the title with an impressive first-round knockout of Alen Babic in April of the previous year. Known for his knockout power, Rozanski boasts an impressive record, positioning him as a formidable opponent for Okolie.

Both fighters are expressing confidence and anticipation for the bout. Okolie is eager to showcase his skills on foreign soil and prove that his power transcends weight classes. Meanwhile, Rozanski is prepared to defend his title on home turf, viewing the fight as a culmination of his life's training and dedication to the sport.

This upcoming clash between Okolie and Rozanski, co-promoted by BOXXER and Knockout Promotions, marks a significant event in the boxing calendar. Ben Shalom, CEO of BOXXER, highlights the excitement surrounding the bout and the potential for Okolie to unleash his most destructive performance yet at this new weight.

Fight card:

▪️Lukasz Rozanski vs. Lawrence Okolie, 12 rounds, for the WBC World bridgerweight championship ▪️Ihosvany Rafael Garcia vs. Lukasz Plawecki, 8 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Fiodor Czerkasztyn vs. Jorge Cota, 10 rounds, middleweight ▪️Jan Czerklewicz vs. Paul Valenzuela, 8 rounds, cruiserweight ▪️Tobiasz Zarzeczny vs. Daniel Przewieslik, 4 rounds, super middleweight ▪️Kamil Slendak vs. Daniel Plonka, 4 rounds, cruiserweight