Recap on live coverage as Dereck Chisora beat David Price in an exciting all-British heavyweight fight at the O2 Arena.
The bout, which was originally scheduled to be Chisora vs Joseph Parker, comes on the undercard of Regis Prograis vs Josh Taylor's World Boxing Super Series final.
Victory sees Chisora propelled to the bigger fights, while Price will have choices to make about his future in the sport.
Hello and welcome to The Independent's live coverage of fight night at the O2 Arena!
We have a stacked night of boxing ahead of us, topped by Regis Prograis and Josh Taylor in the World Boxing Super Series.
Before then, Dereck Chisora fights David Price in a clash between British heavyweight favourites.
Stay tuned for all the night's action.
Tonight's card looks something like this:
Prograis vs Taylor (WBSS final, WBA and IBF super-lightweight titles)
Chisora vs Price
Ricky Burns vs Lee Selby
Yves Ngabu vs Lawrence Okolie (cruiserweight European title)
Conor Benn vs Steve Jamoye
So strap in and enjoy, we'll have full coverage of each bout live from ringside!
OK, I've arrived and I'm at the O2!
While we wait for Benn to fight, have a read of Jack Rathborn's exclusive interview with him.
We just witnessed Shannon Courtenay beat Melinda Habran in a fight that was perhaps trickier than she'd have hoped.
Up next, Conor Benn.
Conor Benn wins by knockout!
The 23-year-old lands a devastating left to the head which knocks Jamoye out and he stays down.
He's treated by doctors and rises to his feet - thankfully.
Up next, Lawrence Okolie challenges Yves Ngabu for the European cruiserweight belt.
This presents a massive step up in competition for Okolie, who is making his way through the ranks at a steady pace.
He makes ring walk right now.
And here comes Ngabu! Walking out to “I got five on it”, banger to be fair.
Introductions done! Round by round updates to follow.
Round one: Ngabu 9-10 Okolie
Okolie has clearly been working on his inside game and it’s showing, he’s working the body plenty and isn’t looking as awkward as he usually does when the fight isn’t at range.
Every punch he throws is hurting his opponent and he’s using his footwork well to get out of any situations where he’s too close. A good opening round for the Brit.
The arena is really starting to fill up, by the way. It will be close to completely packed out by the main event.
Round two: Ngabu 18-20 Okolie
Ngabu did well to tie Okolie up in that round and make it an awkward one, but he’s not really throwing anything back.
Ngabu’s nose is bloodied and he’s just being outworked at the moment. Not too much action in the second there.
Round three: Ngabu 27-30 Okolie
Okolie landed a few good straight rights in the third but the fight is just being contested at no distance and as usual with his fights, it makes for ugly viewing.
He does hit so, so hard though and it’ll be wearing down the body of Ngabu.
Round four: Ngabu 36-40 Okolie
Really bad round for spectators, Okolie just isn’t keeping his distance so is being smothered.
He’s landing the odd jab and it’s keeping him winning the rounds but it’s not enjoyable to watch. Especially when Ngabu isn’t actually throwing anything back...
Round five: Ngabu 45-50 Okolie
Better! Okolie steps back and lands a right hook which hurts Ngabu, but the European champion smothers him again. It would be a good tactic if he actually wanted to get involved with the throwing of punches.
Okolie throws a left hand followed by a right and the blood from Ngabu’s nose splatters all over the ring.
Round six: Ngabu 55-60 Okolie
Was there a punch landed in that round? If there was, I didn’t see it. Can only give that one a draw - because why not make it interesting?
It’s all over!
Lawrence Okolie wins the European cruiserweight belt!
The fight suddenly comes to life as Okolie lands a good and telling combination to the head and Ngabu is shaken badly on his feet, he falls into the ropes and the referee saves him.
It all started with a wonderfully timed right hand to the chin.
A horrible fight to watch but Okolie is now the European champion.
Okolie speaking after the fight:
”I feel good, I knew he’d clinch on the inside. He was definitely tough, every fight I’ve had has either been a 50/50 or they’ve been champions. I’m learning and progressing.”
Lawrence Okolie moves to 14-0 and is picking up all the belts as he goes along.
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