England-based Nigerian-born boxer, Lawrence Okolie has been ordered to take up a obligatory world title elimination struggle early subsequent yr, Sports247 experiences.
Whereas Okolie is within the last levels of his plan for a struggle this month in Nigeria, he’ll now have to start out pondering of one other bout initially of 2026.
A robust prospect has already emerged about his seemingly opponent, with fellow-Brit, Moses Itauma additionally named within the obligatory eliminations ordered by World Boxing Council (WBC).
Consequently, experiences out of England point out that Okolie is wanting into the opportunity of going through Itauma in a bout that may take the winner right into a future world title shot.
Okolie, a cruiserweight world champion and within the new bridgerweight class, is primary within the WBC’s heavyweight rankings, whereas Itauma is their quantity 4.
The Nigerian-born Okolie’s coach, Joe Gallagher advised Sky Sports activities: “I petitioned for him to be made necessary (challenger).
“AJ ranked No 3 and Dubois No 2 weren’t out there to struggle for the time being so that they made Lawrence and Moses as a last eliminator, which was a shock.”
