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Lawrence Okolie

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Lawrence Okolie[1] (born 16 December 1992) is a British boxer selected for Team GB in 2016 Rio Olympics.[2][3] He beat Igor Pawel Jakubowski from Poland on points in the Preliminary Round of the Rio Olympics.[citation needed] He then lost to Erislandy Savon of Cuba. He is from Hackney, London and attended Stoke Newington School.

On 18th January 2017, Lawrence announced he was becoming a professional boxer. Signing with Eddie Hearn and Matchroom Sport. He will be fighting in the Cruiserweight division

References

  1. ^ "UEL's Okolie books Olympic spot". Newham Recorder. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  2. ^ "2016 Rio Olympics: Lawrence Okolie Qualifies". The Premium Herald. Retrieved 2016-04-16.
  3. ^ "Olympic boxing: Anthony Fowler qualifies for Rio 2016". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2016-04-16.


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