Lawrence Okolie has a new promoter.
The London based boxer won the WBC bridgerweight title back in May, but then vacated the title to move up to the heavyweight division.
Since that point, many have been wondering what is next for Okolie.
One of the questions surrounds his promotion team.
Lawrence Okolie was previously working with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Boxing, but then left to join BOXXER after a bitter ending to their relationship.
It seems that Okolie has now found a more permanent home.
And it’s with another promotion altogether.
Queensbury Promotions have announced that Lawrence Okolie has signed a contract to join their roster.
Sharing the news on Twitter, Frank Warren has shared his thoughts.
“Lawrence possesses all the attributes to make a big impact at heavyweight,” tweeted Warren.
“There are so many exciting fights and options out there for Lawrence and I am so looking forward to getting him started again!”
It seems that Lawrence Okolie is equally as enthused about the proposition.
Speaking to the Queensbury Promotions website, he de
“There is only one place,” Okolie stated about his new home.
“If you are a heavyweight in Britain or the world, it is the Warrens.
“They’ve got the best up and coming heavyweights, the best current heavyweights and the best who are on their way out.
“So it is the place to be, for me.
“It has gone through different phases in my career and I needed to find a home that would cater for this next period, right to the end of my career, which is the heavyweight dream of being a three-weight world champion.
“I am a natural for the weight, right from being on the GB team.
“I have been struggling with making weight but, when you have success, you keep on pushing it.
“I even had to come down to make bridgerweight, so I knew it was time to go up.”
“I am thrilled to add Lawrence to our burgeoning heavyweight ranks here at Queensberry and I fully expect him to increase our successes in the marquee division,” added Frank Warren.
“Lawrence possesses all the attributes to make a big impact at heavyweight and he will relish being released of the burden of cutting weight, allowing his natural talent and power to shine through.
“There are so many exciting fights and options out there for Lawrence and I am so looking forward to getting him started again.”
The future will be interesting to see what fights Queensbury Promotions line up for Okolie now that he’s moved to the heavyweight division.
At least for now, we know who will be managing his future at that level.
The newest addition to the home of the Heavyweights @Lawrence_tko
The two-weight world champion signs with Queensberry, full story: https://t.co/Cjur1hcwV4pic.twitter.com/pa9Xyr8lQv
— Queensberry Promotions (@Queensberry) October 25, 2024
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