Lawrence Okolie Splits with Matchroom and McGuigan, Relocates to Dubai
Former WBO World Cruiserweight Champion Makes Major Moves
British boxer Lawrence Okolie has parted ways with Matchroom and McGuigan, his former promotional and management companies, and has relocated to Dubai.
Okolie's Accomplishments and Future Plans
As a former two-weight world champion, Okolie holds an impressive record of 19-1, with 14 knockout victories. He is known for his ruthless style in the ring, as evidenced by his first-round stoppage of Lukasz Rozanski in his most recent fight.
Okolie is eager to unify world titles in the cruiserweight division. He has also expressed interest in potentially moving up to the heavyweight division.
Reason for Split and Move
The reasons for Okolie's split with Matchroom and McGuigan have not been officially disclosed. However, the boxer has previously stated his desire for greater control over his career and a more global reach.
Relocating to Dubai provides Okolie with access to world-class training facilities and a more favorable tax environment.
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