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Okolie vs Chamberlain: Lawrence Okolie settles his London feud with Isaac Chamberlain live on Sky Sports

Tuesday 30 January 2018 09:18, UK

Lawrence Okolie, Isaac Chamberlain

Lawrence Okolie is just days away from his grudge fight with Isaac Chamberlain as the London rivals put unbeaten records and reputations on the line.

The cruiserweight duo have been embroiled in a long-running feud and will finally share the ring at The O2 this Saturday night, live on Sky Sports.

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How did it all start?

Okolie and Chamberlain aired their animosity on social media, regularly trading insults, and the pair have also clashed angrily in public.

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Chamberlain and Okolie discussed the reasons for their bitter rivalry

Hackney-born Okolie and Brixton's Chamberlain have harshly dismissed each other's ring skills, but only one man will have the final word this weekend.

What is at stake?

Both boxers are yet to suffer a defeat as a professional, with Chamberlain holding nine straight victories, while Okolie has racked up seven successive wins.

Tale of the Tape - Lawrence Okolie v Isaac Chamberlain
Image: Tale of the Tape - Lawrence Okolie v Isaac Chamberlain

The winner will boost their ranking as the WBA Continental belt is up for grabs, but the loser has to rebuild in the wake of a humbling first defeat.

How is Anthony Joshua involved?

Anthony Joshua
Image: Anthony Joshua acts as a mentor for Lawrence Okolie

The world heavyweight champion has acted as a mentor for Okolie, whose career is guided by Joshua's management company, and he is expected to watch the fight from ringside.

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Joshua has predicted an 'epic' encounter after trading punches with each fighter in sparring sessions.

What can we expect in fight week?

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More heated words?

Yes. Chamberlain stoked up the rivalry by putting a spoof 'Work Wanted' advert in Okolie's local newspaper.

Isaac Chamberlain took out an advert in Lawrence Okolie's local newspaper
Image: Isaac Chamberlain took out an advert in Lawrence Okolie's local newspaper

Okolie laughed off this latest insult from Chamberlain, but they are expected to resume the verbal warfare when they go head to head this week.

Who wins?

Sky Bet have Okolie as the slight favourite at 8/15 and Chamberlain at 6/4, but tell us who you think wins...

Who is on the undercard?

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Image: Tale of the Tape: Ted Cheeseman vs Carson Jones

Okolie's clash with Chamberlain is at the top of another busy bill as exciting super-welterweight Ted Cheeseman takes on Carson Jones, while Reece Bellotti defends his Commonwealth featherweight belt against Ben Jones.

Okolie's fellow Team GB fighter Joshua Buatsi is targeting his fourth professional win and is joined on the undercard by heavyweight Nick Webb, middleweight Felix Cash, and super-flyweight Charlie Edwards.

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Isaac Chamberlain says he will send Lawrence Okolie back to the burger kitchen. Who will relish the challenge on February 3?

Watch Lawrence Okolie vs Isaac Chamberlain, from The O2, London, Saturday, February 3, live on Sky Sports Main Event & Action.

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