Lawrence Okolie, the Top-Ranked British Boxer from Ibusa: Why Nigerians Should Follow His Career Closely
Lawrence Okolie, the Top-Ranked British Boxer from Ibusa: Why Nigerians Should Follow His Career Closely By Emeka Esogbue What do you know about Lawrence Okolie, the former two-weight world champion and one of boxing's leading heavyweight contenders? Historically, Ibusa, an Anioma community in Delta State, has produced accomplished sons and daughters who have distinguished themselves in diverse fields. From law and business to academia, public service, and sports, the community has continued to make significant contributions both within Nigeria and internationally. In this edition, PEN MASTER presents one of Ibusa's most celebrated sporting figures on the global stage, Lawrence Okolie. Although Lawrence Okolie is a British professional boxer, his roots are firmly in Ibusa, Delta State. Born on December 16, 1992, in Hackney, London, to Nigerian parents, Okolie traces his ancestry to Ibusa. His father, Chief (Barr.) Lawrence Okolie, from Okponta, Umuezeagwu, Ibusa, holds the tra...