03-24-2023, 09:15 PM
Absolutely
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Light/Okolie. Sunday.
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03-25-2023, 04:18 PM
Kiwi boxer David Light: From a West Auckland carport to world title fighter
By Clay Wilson From a West Auckland carport to the world. David Light couldn’t care less if people in the UK are giving him next to no chance of taking the WBO world cruiserweight title off British star Lawrence Okolie in Manchester tomorrow morning. In fact, he’s happy they are. “It’s been the exact same way my last two fights overseas,” Light said. “Coming from New Zealand and coming from a carport in West Auckland, if you’re not ready to be looked down upon and be considered an underdog then you’re probably not going to make it far. “I enjoy it. It adds to the fire in the belly.” The carport Light refers to is the home of Peach Boxing, where the Commonwealth Games silver medallist has been training for more than five years. During that time, he’s compiled a perfect 20-0 professional record to earn his shot at glory. Okolie is also undefeated, and the 14 knockouts in his 18 wins underline the devastating power and awkward style the six-foot-five Londoner possesses. Throw in the profile that comes with being a world titleholder in a big boxing market and the recent addition to his team of Sugar Hill Steward, trainer to heavyweight king Tyson Fury, and you may see why British fans are writing off the humble, softly-spoken opponent from the other side of the planet. Light’s trainer Isaac Peach, though, is far from softly spoken when it comes to his thoughts on Okolie. “I don’t think he’s done bugger all, to be honest,” Peach said. “He hasn’t fought for ages and I don’t think he’s been tested. “Boxing wise he’s vulnerable. He lives a lifestyle that’s vulnerable. Everything is vulnerable with him. “He thinks he’s a superstar when he ain’t done shit. He hangs out with famous people to make himself feel better. “His boxing is clumsy and he’s right there for the taking.” Peach’s confidence comes not only from where he believes Okolie can be exploited. It also comes from the strengths he sees in Light and the hours, days, weeks and months of effort that have gone into his preparations for this fight. “His work ethic is second to none. He’s amazing. “People wouldn’t know what he’s gone through to get to this point. Some of the stuff we put him through to get fit enough for a world title fight is crazy, and he aces it. “He’s one of the most mentally strong people I’ve ever met and that’s just from wanting this so badly and just persevering. “He’s gone through hell to get here so now we’re here he’s going to take it with both arms.” Both arms, two hands and a rock-solid mindset. Lights knows full well the magnitude of this occasion, and the countless jeers he’ll get from a huge contingent of home fans expecting Okolie to wrap up a third title defence in style. But he has no intention of letting that sway him from pulling off an upset and returning to New Zealand with a significant piece of extra luggage. “We’ve earned everything we’ve got. Nothing’s been handed to us on a silver platter. “I feel the pressure’s almost entirely on him. Everybody talks to me here like I’ve already lost the fight, saying he should put me out early. “That’s putting pressure on him to make a statement.” Locked in and relishing the familiarity of being the underdog, David Light is ready to make all that work in a West Auckland carport count.
03-25-2023, 06:10 PM
03-26-2023, 11:22 AM
Good fight. Gomez won that fight. No way Levi was robbed. Good heavyweight fight coming up! Parker was in Light's changing room.
03-26-2023, 11:53 AM
Results from Manchester, England
2020 Olympic super heavyweight bronze medalist Frazer “Big Fraze” Clarke (6-0, 5 KOs) punished late sub Bogdan Dinu (20-5, 16 KOs) for two rounds. Dinu didn’t come out for round three. Super featherweight Michael Gomez Jr (19-1, 5 KOs), son of Manchester boxing legend Michael Gomez, won a ten round split decision over previusly unbeaten Levi Giles (13-1, 3 KOs) in a bout for the vacant English belt. Scores were 97-93 and 97-94 Gomez, 96-95 Giles. Other Results: Karriss Artingstall W6 Linzi Kuczyński (female featherweight) Callum Simpson KO3 Celso Neves (super middleweight)
Thanks bart!
Okolie tops Light, retains WBO cruiser belt WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie (19-0, 14 KOs) scored a sloppy twelve round unanimous decision over previously unbeaten mandatory challenger David “The Great White” Light (20-1, 12 KOs) on Saturday night at the AO Arena in Manchester, England. The lanky Okolie kept Light at long range and controlled the early rounds. Lots of wrestling with few clean punches landed. Scores were 116-112, 119-108, 117-110. |
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