Usyk Dubois Undercard: Okolie & Edmondson Confirmed
- Lawrence Okolie and Lewis Edmondson, both British boxers, will feature on the undercard of the highly anticipated Oleksandr Usyk versus Daniel Dubois undisputed world heavyweight title fight.The event...
- Okolie, 32, a former cruiserweight world champion now campaigning as a heavyweight, is set to face Kevin Lerena, 33, a seasoned heavyweight contender from South Africa.
- Edmondson, 29, the current Commonwealth and British light-heavyweight champion, will square off against Daniel Lapin.
Lawrence Okolie and Lewis Edmondson join teh Usyk vs.Dubois undercard, electrifying anticipation for the July 19th showdown.Okolie will clash with Kevin Lerena in a heavyweight bout, while Edmondson faces Daniel Lapin in a light-heavyweight contest. Thes additions amplify an already thrilling event. News Directory 3 delivers the latest boxing news; stay updated on all the key fights. This proclamation further heightens the stakes as Daniel Dubois aims to become the first British heavyweight to claim all four major world titles against Oleksandr Usyk. Discover what’s next as more undercard details emerge.
Okolie, Edmondson added to Usyk-Dubois Undercard
Updated June 12, 2025
Lawrence Okolie and Lewis Edmondson, both British boxers, will feature on the undercard of the highly anticipated Oleksandr Usyk versus Daniel Dubois undisputed world heavyweight title fight.The event is scheduled for July 19 at wembley Stadium.
Okolie, 32, a former cruiserweight world champion now campaigning as a heavyweight, is set to face Kevin Lerena, 33, a seasoned heavyweight contender from South Africa. Lerena holds a record of 31 wins and three losses. Okolie’s record stands at 21 wins and one loss. This fight is a crucial step for Okolie as he aims to establish himself as a world title contender in the competitive heavyweight division.
Edmondson, 29, the current Commonwealth and British light-heavyweight champion, will square off against Daniel Lapin. Both fighters boast undefeated records of 11 wins. Lapin, a Ukrainian, frequently trains wiht Usyk, adding an intriguing layer to the matchup. These 12-round contests are the first undercard bouts announced for the Usyk-Dubois event.
The main event will see Dubois attempt to become the first British heavyweight to simultaneously hold all four major world titles in the four-belt era. Usyk, on the other hand, seeks to become the undisputed heavyweight champion for a second time.
What’s next
With the addition of Okolie and Edmondson, the Usyk-Dubois undercard promises a night of compelling boxing action, setting the stage for the main event where heavyweight history could be made.