has long been waiting for a chance to duel for the WBO world junior heavyweight title. The Pole’s dream is to come true on February 27. Cieślak is to cross the gloves with the so far unbeaten Lawrence Okolie. It turns out, however, that the duel was questioned.
Michał Cieślak’s fight is in danger. The hurricane raging over Europe is to blame for everything
All because of hurricane Eunice raging over Europe. for several days they have been struggling with a gusty wind that has already done a lot of damage throughout the country. The situation is similar also in other countries, including where the wind speed exceeds 100 km / h.
The storm also reached London, where Michał Cieślak duel with. The famous O2 Arena, where the fight was to take place, was severely damaged by gusty winds. There are photos on the web which show that a significant part of the roof of the hall has been torn off.
The scheduled concert of the Fugees band has already been canceled. It is not yet known whether the boxing gala scheduled for February 27 will also be canceled. It is likely that Michał Cieślak will have to wait longer for the chance to fight for the world championship. The damage to the hall is serious and the organizers may not repair it in just a few days, especially if the wind does not diminish.
For Michał Cieślak, the match with Lawrence Okolie is a second chance to win the world junior heavyweight title. In 2020, the Pole lost to Ilunga Mukambu in the match for the WBC championship belt. The 32-year-old from Radom unanimously lost in Kinshasa on points.
Source: Sport
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