jameswilson wrote: ↑03 Feb 2023, 13:07
Okolie has left McGuigan?
Yep.
Based in Dubai. Sparring at the moment in the US. He alluded to essentially training himself from now on but Shalom seemed to think he may be linking up with Sugar Hill.
Sounds like he's a bit lost. Light might be a worth of a wager.
I wouldn’t personally.
I fully imagine Okolie is based in Dubai for a very good reason. Superb strength and conditioning and all that.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 03 Feb 2023, 18:30
by margaret thatcher
light is a solid lower top 20 guy, a hard worker in the ring, but he's way too hittable and without a reedeming ko blast or anything in particular to overcome that. oko should do a number on him and look good doing it
after opotai won his titles i expected him to defend first against light
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Based in Dubai. Sparring at the moment in the US. He alluded to essentially training himself from now on but Shalom seemed to think he may be linking up with Sugar Hill.
Sounds like he's a bit lost. Light might be a worth of a wager.
I wouldn’t personally.
I fully imagine Okolie is based in Dubai for a very good reason. Superb strength and conditioning and all that.
Eggsactly.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 03 Feb 2023, 18:48
by Deserter
You also can't ignore the fact basing himself there means he won't have to give a big percentage of his purse to the taxman. Clearly a factor.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 03 Feb 2023, 18:56
by Teddy's Toupee
Deserter wrote: ↑03 Feb 2023, 18:48
You also can't ignore the fact basing himself there means he won't have to give a big percentage of his purse to the taxman. Clearly a factor.
That's a poor eggscuse.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Deserter wrote: ↑03 Feb 2023, 18:48
You also can't ignore the fact basing himself there means he won't have to give a big percentage of his purse to the taxman. Clearly a factor.
That's a poor eggscuse.
That’s exactly why he’s gone there.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Deserter wrote: ↑03 Feb 2023, 18:48
You also can't ignore the fact basing himself there means he won't have to give a big percentage of his purse to the taxman. Clearly a factor.
That's a poor eggscuse.
exactly
Eggsactly.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 03 Feb 2023, 20:20
by gregregegg
This is such a weak first fight on sky. but i guess testing the waters with something weak probably has some apeal, mando done and not even worth eds time trying to sue about (if he thinks its a breach of contract)....
Can not belive Okolie hasnt unified yet honestly. There are 2 weak champs just sitting there waiting to be taken. and jai should be back fighting soon once his jaw is good.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 03 Feb 2023, 20:24
by margaret thatcher
arsen is a tank, oko would prob beat him but he'd be a serious opponent
makabu..........i think oko would do him in without much trouble though, though mak can punch a bit
did briedis have a rematch clause vs jai?
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Based in Dubai. Sparring at the moment in the US. He alluded to essentially training himself from now on but Shalom seemed to think he may be linking up with Sugar Hill.
Sounds like he's a bit lost. Light might be a worth of a wager.
I wouldn’t personally.
I fully imagine Okolie is based in Dubai for a very good reason. Superb strength and conditioning and all that.
He lives there. He’s given up his British passport.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 04 Feb 2023, 04:03
by margaret thatcher
sheeyat, dubai is the hot spot these days isnt it
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 04 Feb 2023, 05:37
by deadpan
There is a Light that's getting knocked out.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Gnome wrote: ↑03 Feb 2023, 13:59
Sounds like he's a bit lost. Light might be a worth of a wager.
I wouldn’t personally.
I fully imagine Okolie is based in Dubai for a very good reason. Superb strength and conditioning and all that.
He lives there. He’s given up his British passport.
I think that’s very unlikely Mickey. You don’t need to give up your passport to live there and it’s virtually impossible to get an Emirati passport.
It’s possible he’s got a Nigerian passport though his parents, but I haven’t seen anything about that.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 04 Feb 2023, 06:47
by Ruthless-RKO
gregregegg wrote: ↑03 Feb 2023, 20:20
This is such a weak first fight on sky. but i guess testing the waters with something weak probably has some apeal, mando done and not even worth eds time trying to sue about (if he thinks its a breach of contract)....
Can not belive Okolie hasnt unified yet honestly. There are 2 weak champs just sitting there waiting to be taken. and jai should be back fighting soon once his jaw is good.
I believe this is a mandatory
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
I fully imagine Okolie is based in Dubai for a very good reason. Superb strength and conditioning and all that.
He lives there. He’s given up his British passport.
I think that’s very unlikely Mickey. You don’t need to give up your passport to live there and it’s virtually impossible to get an Emirati passport.
It’s possible he’s got a Nigerian passport though his parents, but I haven’t seen anything about that.
Given up residency? One or the other, according to Shane McGuigan or Billam Smith or someone.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
mickey1975 wrote: ↑04 Feb 2023, 02:23
He lives there. He’s given up his British passport.
I think that’s very unlikely Mickey. You don’t need to give up your passport to live there and it’s virtually impossible to get an Emirati passport.
It’s possible he’s got a Nigerian passport though his parents, but I haven’t seen anything about that.
Given up residency? One or the other, according to Shane McGuigan or Billam Smith or someone.
I’d be amazed if he gave up his British passport. I’d imagine he’s basing himself there as he’s likely got a good way of life and won’t be paying much in the way of tax there or in the U.K. due to how little time he’ll actually be spending in the U.K.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Deserter wrote: ↑04 Feb 2023, 05:42
I think that’s very unlikely Mickey. You don’t need to give up your passport to live there and it’s virtually impossible to get an Emirati passport.
It’s possible he’s got a Nigerian passport though his parents, but I haven’t seen anything about that.
Given up residency? One or the other, according to Shane McGuigan or Billam Smith or someone.
I’d be amazed if he gave up his British passport. I’d imagine he’s basing himself there as he’s likely got a good way of life and won’t be paying much in the way of tax there or in the U.K. due to how little time he’ll actually be spending in the U.K.
My mate lives there. Easy to get apartments, naff all tax, hot all year round, full of Brits... don’t think there’s anything dodgy behind Okolie moving out there.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
gregregegg wrote: ↑03 Feb 2023, 20:20
This is such a weak first fight on sky. but i guess testing the waters with something weak probably has some apeal, mando done and not even worth eds time trying to sue about (if he thinks its a breach of contract)....
Can not belive Okolie hasnt unified yet honestly. There are 2 weak champs just sitting there waiting to be taken. and jai should be back fighting soon once his jaw is good.
I believe this is a mandatory
It is. But at this point he really should be unifying or moving up.
At least trying to dodge this type of poor mandatory… waste of time.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 05 Feb 2023, 12:40
by Ruthless-RKO
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 11 March 2023
Posted: 06 Feb 2023, 07:10
by Ruthless-RKO
Dan Azeez looking to fight on this undercard.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 25 March 2023
Posted: 08 Feb 2023, 10:02
by Ruthless-RKO
Confirmed!
AO Arena in Manchester
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 25 March 2023
Posted: 08 Feb 2023, 10:03
by Ruthless-RKO
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 25 March 2023
Posted: 08 Feb 2023, 10:05
by Ruthless-RKO
I’ll go head to head with Heaney-Flatley rematch on BT Sport.
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 25 March 2023
Posted: 08 Feb 2023, 10:15
by mickey1975
Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑08 Feb 2023, 10:05
I’ll go head to head with Heaney-Flatley rematch on BT Sport.
Probably be more at Heaney!
Why is The Sauce on at Manchester?
Re: Lawrence Okolie vs. David Light | Sky Sports - 25 March 2023