Kiwi boxer David Light will get his opportunity at a world title in March, with the WBO confirming the date for his challenge against the organisation’s world champion Lawrence Okolie.
Light will challenge Okolie on March 12 (NZT) in London, with the two sides reaching an agreement earlier this week. A venue is yet to be announced, but the bout will be promoted by Boxxer.
The bout falls near the ideal time for Light, who indicated to the Herald earlier this month he was hopeful of getting his shot at Okolie’s title in “late March or early April” after a busy year in 2022.
The 2014 Commonwealth Games silver medalist, nicknamed the Great White, made a major splash in his return to the ring from an 16-month absence, travelling to the United States to take on top prospect Anthony Martinez, who at the time was ranked No14 in the WBO world rankings. Light needed less than a round to get the job done and announce his return.