British heavyweight Dillian Whyte is in discussions to face two-weight world champion Lawrence Okolie in a blockbuster fight scheduled for December 19 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Whyte, 37, is seeking a route back into major contention after suffering a first-round defeat to rising star Moses Itauma in August and seeing talks for a trilogy fight with Derek Chisora collapse.
Boxer-turned-promoter Amir Khan confirmed that an official offer has been made to Whyte.
“We’ve offered Dillian Whyte the fight with Lawrence Okolie,” Khan said. “There’s bad blood there and fans have wanted this fight for a long time. We’ve given him a lifeline — a last shot at becoming world champion.”
Okolie, ranked No.1 by the WBC and known for his knockout power, will headline in his first professional bout on African soil. The former cruiserweight and bridgerweight champion is targeting a third world title by 2026.
The Lagos event will also feature heavyweight contender David Adeleye, undefeated knockout specialist Emanuel Odiase, and a highly anticipated all-Nigerian clash between Taiwo Agbaje and Musa Tope Tajudeen.
The card is being promoted as one of the biggest boxing nights ever staged in West Africa.
