‘Chaos in the Ring II’: Lawrence Okolie to headline historic fight in Nigeria
Nigerian-born former two-weight world champion and current WBC number one heavyweight contender Lawrence Okolie is set to headline a historic heavyweight fight in Lagos, Nigeria, marking his first professional fight on African soil.
The electrifying event, dubbed ‘Chaos in the Ring II‘, will take place on Friday, December 19, 2025, at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena and will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN.
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The event, following the success of ‘Chaos in the Ring I’, is a collaboration between Balmoral Group Promotions, AK Promotions (Amir Khan), and Frank Warren’s Queensberry Promotions, showcasing a major push to elevate African boxing onto the global stage.
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Dr. Ezekiel Adamu, CEO of Balmoral Group Promotions, said:
“We are thrilled to bring this world-class event to Lagos, showcasing Nigeria’s rich boxing talent on a global stage. This triple header is a celebration of our heritage, resilience, and ambition to elevate African boxing to new heights. Fans can expect an unforgettable night of action.”
Amir Khan, former world champion turned promoter, added:
“Lagos is about to witness something special. This event brings together explosive heavyweights and Nigeria’s rising stars, backed by the global reach of Queensberry Promotions and DAZN. I’m proud to be part of a night that will inspire the next generation of African fighters.”
Frank Warren, Hall of Fame promoter and founder of Queensberry Promotions, said:
“Nigeria has a proud boxing history, and we’re extremely pleased to bring this opportunity to two of our leading fighters. Queensberry is the Home of the Heavyweights, and we look forward to our guys doing the business in Lagos in December.”
The card will feature a trio of top heavyweights with deep ties to Nigeria:
Lawrence Okolie (22-1, 16 KOs): The London-born star, whose parents hail from Nigeria, headlines the card. Okolie, a former WBO Cruiserweight and WBC Bridgerweight world champion, will put on a statement performance as he vies to become a three-weight world champion in 2026.
Okolie stated: “Big time boxing comes to Lagos!!! This will be a historic moment for Africa, my family and my career.”
David Adeleye (14-2, 13 KOs), the explosive heavyweight contender, also of Nigerian descent, is set for the co-main event as he aims to rebound from a valiant effort against top-ranked Filip Hrgovic.
Adeleye, a proven knockout boxer, expressed his excitement: “Nigeria – Motide, mo wa nile – I’m coming home. What an honour and a pleasure it will be to fight back home in my parent’s land.”
Emanuel Odiase (9-0, 8 KOs), the undefeated prospect, will return to the Lagos arena where he previously delivered a devastating first-round KO, looking to solidify his status as a breakout star in the heavyweight division.
The card will also feature an all-action bout between two Nigerian fan favourites as local hero Taiwo Agbaje (18-0, 13 KOs) battles his fierce rival Musa Tope Tajudeen (19-1, 17 KOs) in a highly anticipated clash
