Lawrence Okolie spars Dillian Whyte
Lawrence Okolie will defend his WBO cruiserweight world title for the second time when he takes on Michal Cieslak at London’s O2 Enviornment this night.
Undefeated Okolie (17-0, 14 knockouts) may have hometown help as he faces a recreation opponent in Poland’s Cieslak (21-1, 15 KOs), who bounced again from the only defeat of his skilled profession with back-to-back stoppage wins in his two most up-to-date fights. Okolie will nonetheless be assured right here, having achieved knockouts in his final seven outings, with the 29-year-old’s most up-to-date bout seeing the previous Group GB Olympian end Dilan Prasovic in September. Okolie is out to show his promoter Eddie Hearn proper, after the Matchroom boss stated he regards his fighter as the very best cruiserweight on this planet proper now.
The undercard carries intrigue, too, with Galal Yafai making his skilled debut after successful gold for Britain finally summer season’s Olympics in Tokyo. Additionally in motion will likely be Cambpell Hatton, son of British boxing icon Ricky Hatton. Yafai and Campbell Hatton may have loads of backing within the O2, whose roof was repaired this week following injury brought on by Storm Eunice final weekend. Observe stay updates and outcomes from Okolie vs Cieslak and all of tonight’s fights, beneath.
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 20:08
Okolie vs Cieslak
Jordan Gill def. Karim Guerfi through ninth-round knockout (2:59).
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 20:03
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 20:01
Okolie vs Cieslak
Guerfi vs Gill – Spherical 9
Surprisingly Gill’s crew inform him to remain within the nook on this spherical! They are saying their fighter’s solely mistake in Spherical 8 was leaving the nook…
Certain sufficient, the Briton stays within the nook, the place he eats a left hook from Guerfi. The champion seems comfortable to tackle Gill on this house.
Gill’s palms are excessive, however he can’t block all these punches. His face is sporting increasingly injury.
The referee checks Gill’s proper eye, which is reduce, however deems the Briton okay to proceed.
WOW! WITH ONE RIGHT HAND, GILL KNOCKS GUERFI OUT COLD JUST BEFORE THE BELL! WHAT HAVE WE JUST SEEN?!
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 19:59
Okolie vs Cieslak
Guerfi vs Gill – Spherical 8
Guerfi picks up the place he left off, making use of strain and backing Gill into the nook.
Gill isn’t making any effort to seek out house, although he does flick out some jabs. Now a giant proper hand! The gang reacts to that!
Lastly the Briton is again in open house, however Guerfi quickly forces him again into the nook…
Guerfi goes for the end because the spherical nears its conclusion… Gill fires again! A whole lot of coronary heart from the Cambridge fighter, however this contest seems to be slipping away from him…
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 19:55
Okolie vs Cieslak
Guerfi vs Gill – Spherical 7
After a advantageous fifth spherical for Gill, Guerfi was the higher fighter within the final body.
The opponents commerce punches to the top in shut. Gill geese then dodges some downwards punches from the champion, earlier than throwing a proper hook into Guerfi’s guard.
Guerfi catches Gill on the tip of a left hook, and the Briton stumbles down and to the mat!
He’s quickly again up, however Guerfi goes after him and lands numerous hooks. Gill grabs Guerfi and the pair fall to the mat, Gill’s head hitting the canvas onerous… He seems dazed…
The opponents stand and commerce massive pictures.
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 19:51
Okolie vs Cieslak
Guerfi vs Gill – Spherical 6
Gill takes the centre of the ring. He lands a heavy overhand proper to the physique of Guerfi – an uncommon punch!
Guerfi is lacking with massive pictures, however one lands for the champion – a robust proper as Gill shells up towards the ropes!
Gill is being examined right here by way of his struggle administration…
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 19:47
Okolie vs Cieslak
Guerfi vs Gill – Spherical 5
Guerfi is a bit static right here, focusing an excessive amount of on looking for the proper counter shot.
He’s harm by a hook, and Gill pours on the strain!
Guerfi shells up towards the ropes. Gill is cautious to not put an excessive amount of energy into his pictures and get drained.
Guerfi lands a brief counter left and follows it with a sturdy mixture upstairs! The Frenchman is coming alive now!
Gill regarded near securing a end, however Guerfi responded very well late on.
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 19:43
Okolie vs Cieslak
Guerfi vs Gill – Spherical 4
Good work price from Gill in that third spherical, and his accuracy improved because the body progressed.
Guerfi takes the centre of the ring now. Gill with a flexible collection of pictures to maintain the Frenchman at bay, although!
The pair clinch towards the ropes and Guerfi falls down below the burden of his opponent.
Gill is constructing momentum now, firing off correct punches with the champion’s again to the ropes!
Guerfi seems a bit unnerved in his nook after the spherical…
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 19:39
Okolie vs Cieslak
Guerfi vs Gill – Spherical 3
The pair stand in shut and commerce physique pictures.
Guerfi catches Gill with a left hook to the top because the Briton leans away.
The Briton comes again sturdy because the spherical ends.
Alex Pattle27 February 2022 19:34
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