Lawrence Okolie Biography: Stats, Parents, Net Worth, Nationality, Instagram, Book, Age, Height

Lawrence Okolie, known as “The Sauce,” is a British professional boxer of Nigerian Igbo heritage.

He has achieved significant success in the cruiserweight and bridgerweight divisions, holding titles such as the WBC bridgerweight and WBO cruiserweight championships.

Profile

• Full name: Lawrence Okolie
• Nickname: The Sauce
• Date of birth: December 16, 1992
• Age: 33 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Hackney, London, England
• Nationality: British
• Profession: Professional Boxer
• Height: 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm)
• Parents: Nigerian parents of Igbo descent
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: N/A
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: Igbo
• Net worth: $2 million to $10 million

Early Life and Education

Born on December 16, 1992, in Hackney, London, to Nigerian Igbo parents, Lawrence Okolie grew up in Stoke Newington and attended Stoke Newington School. Before pursuing boxing, he worked at McDonald’s, a period he credits with shaping his work ethic.

Inspired by Anthony Joshua’s 2012 Olympic gold medal, Okolie began boxing at 17. He won the English University National Championships in 2014 and 2015 and represented Team GB at the 2016 Rio Olympics in the heavyweight division.

Personal Life

Lawrence Okolie was previously linked to singer-songwriter Ms. Banks, but as of 2024, he has not publicly disclosed his current relationship status. Beyond boxing, Okolie supports BoxWise, a UK-based non-profit that uses boxing to drive positive change.

Career

Turning professional in January 2017 with Matchroom Sport, Okolie quickly made his mark with a series of first-round knockouts. He secured the WBA European Continental title in February 2018 and the British cruiserweight title in September 2018.

His career highlights include winning the WBO cruiserweight title in 2021 and the WBC bridgerweight title in May 2023. As of December 2024, his professional record stands at 21 wins, 1 loss, and 0 draws, with 16 wins by knockout.

Awards

• WBC Bridgerweight Title: 2024
• WBO Cruiserweight Title: 2021–2023
• Commonwealth Title: 2018–2019
• British Title: 2018–2019
• European Title: 2019
• WBA Continental Cruiserweight Title: 2018

Net Worth

Lawrence Okolie’s net worth is estimated between $2 million and $10 million, derived from his boxing career, endorsements, and business ventures.

Social Media

• Instagram: @lawrenceokolie
• YouTube: Lawrence Okolie

Books

• Dare To Change Your Life