Lawrence Okolie vs. Kevin Lerena
The WBC has given all considerations to both sides to try to reach an amicable agreement to stage the mandatory fight between Bridgerweight champion Lawrence Okolie and interim champion kevin Lerena.
Having communicated this past weekend with both sides the WBC will extend the negotiation period for the last time and if no agreement is reached a purse bid will take place on Tuesday October 8th.
Okolie (20-1, 15 KOs) captured the WBC bridgeweight title with an impressive first-round TKO performance over former champion Lukasz Rozanski last May.
Lerena (30-3, 14 KOs) suffered a close loss at heavyweight in his most recent fight in a competitive battle against Justis Huni. The WBC Interim Bridger title was won by defeating Ryad Merhy in 2023.
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