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  •   Home > News > Sports > Boxing

    It's beginning to feel real for Kiwi boxer David Light... now his WBO cruiserweight title fight with Lawrence Okolie has been formally announced

    It's beginning to feel real for Kiwi boxer David Light... now his WBO cruiserweight title fight with Lawrence Okolie has been formally announced


    The Aucklander will take on the Brit on March 12th in London.

    He became the mandatory challenger earlier this month after a split decision win over American Brandon Glanton.

    Light says preparations will begin in earnest in the New Year.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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