A heavyweight fight between Lawrence Okolie and Ebenezer Tetteh has been added to the December 21 card in Lagos, Nigeria.
Okolie, the WBC Silver belt holder, is stepping down in opposition after his last outing against Kevin Lerena in July. At this stage of his heavyweight run, facing a 37-year-old fringe contender like Tetteh feels less like progression and more like treading water.
Why Tetteh Was Chosen
With the event staged in Lagos, the matchmaking makes practical sense. Queensberry needed a willing opponent who could travel and fit the bill, and the Ghana-born Tetteh was available. Logical, perhaps — but hardly inspiring. Ring Magazine broke the news of this fight.
The bigger question is what this says about Okolie’s long-term direction at heavyweight. This type of matchmaking only makes sense if the goal is to keep him winning while waiting for a major opportunity to materialize against one of the division’s marquee names:
- Tyson Fury
- Anthony Joshua
- Oleksandr Usyk
Low Risk, Limited Reward
This is a safe fight for the 6’5″ Okolie. Okolie’s size and control should neutralize Tetteh, who has struggled badly when stepping up in class and hasn’t shown the power or durability to trouble top-level heavyweights.
Tetteh’s notable step-up fights
- Frazer Clarke – 1st round KO loss
- Dillian Whyte – 7th round stoppage loss
- Daniel Dubois – 1st round TKO loss
The 32-year-old Okolie, a former WBO cruiserweight champion, has moved up to heavyweight for just three fights, all against lower-tier opposition aimed more at positioning than proving readiness for elite competition.
On paper, Tetteh’s record looks respectable. A closer look tells a different story.
His role in fights like this is familiar — credible enough on the surface, but ultimately selected because the risk is minimal.
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Last Updated on 12/14/2025
