Video: The devastating punch that made Lawrence Okolie a world champion

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One big right hand – that’s all that it took for Lawrence Okolie to win the WBO world cruiserweight title by knocking out Krzysztof Glowacki in the sixth round of the fight.

Okolie, 16-0, was absolutely untouchable against Poland’s Krzysztof Glowacki on Saturday night, winning the bout to become the ninth British or Irish world champion in the sport.

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Having only previously been beaten by cruiserweight champions Oleksandr Usyk and Mairis Briedis, Glowacki is no pushover, but Okolie made light work of the 34-year-old.

While his performance was as punch-perfect as they come, it was one punch in particular that did the damage, with Okolie landing on the money to leave Glowacki unable to continue.

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As reported by Sky Sports, Okolie put himself on par with compatriot Anthony Joshua by winning a world champion in his 16th fight. He will be looking to build on what he has achieved to date, just as the two-time heavyweight champion of the world has.

For now, though, it’s time to celebrate.

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