Queensberry Promotions Add New Heavyweight Talent After Okolie Signing

October 25 was a busy day at the Queensberry Promotions office as they first announced the intriguing signing of Lawrence Okolie. Following the arrival of “The Sauce” Frank Warren and Queensberry announced the arrival of 2022 Commonwealth Games heavyweight gold medalist Lewis Williams, who will make his professional debut on the Shabaz Masoud vs. Liam Davies card on Nov. 2.

Lewis Williams Turns Pro with Queensberry, Debuts November 2

Lewis Williams Ready for Pro Debut with Queensberry

Team GB star Williams has agreed to promotional terms with Queensberry. The 25-year-old heavyweight also won a bronze medal at the 2022 European Championships, having over 100 fights as an amateur, and becoming a national champion on two occasions.

Queensberry have a stacked heavyweight stable, with plenty of opportunities for Williams. Speaking on his deal, Williams said: “I am privileged and thankful that I am being taken on by what is the best team at the moment.” He continued: “Over history Frank Warren has built the best fighters, hasn’t he? He has always done the best job of building fighters.”

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Talking about it being the right time to turn professional, Williams said: “So you look at that and think he will build my career and build me as a fighter. That is what my plan is.”

The Leamington Spa fighter added: “It is perfect timing. It was always my plan to turn professional this year and the world is going mad for boxing at the moment, so the stars are aligning for me. I have taken everything I’ve learned at Team GB home to Leamington Spa and I’ve built my own team.”

Frank Warren Reacts to Williams Deal

When speaking about the signing Warren was clearly excited by the addition of Williams: “I am so happy to welcome an exceptional young talent in Lewis to Queensberry,” stated the Hall of Famer. “Lewis comes to us with a very significant pedigree and is ready to make a big impact as a professional.”

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He added: “Everybody should make sure to catch Lewis’ professional debut at the BP Pulse LIVE in Birmingham on November 2.”