Lawrence Osueke is a busy fella, but he would not have it any other way.
The undefeated Geordie, who has begun his career with four straight wins, will box twice in the space of six weeks at the start of the 2018-19 programme.
He will be one of the star turns at Dunston on September 8 when Phil Jeffries and Steve Wraith promote at the Lancastrian Suite before fighting on the huge Matchroom show on Saturday, October 13 at the Metro Radio Arena, where Lewis Ritson tops the pile.
Osueke enjoyed a glittering amateur career but had a break before joining the pro ranks at the age of 30.
He’s made up for lost time by reeling off four wins in four months, all on points, against Jindrich Velecky, Jevgenijs Andrejevs, Remigijus Ziausys, and Edgars Sniedze.
“It’s been great to be busy,” the former ABA champion told punch-lines. “That’s been the plan.
“Ever since I got my license I’ve wanted to be as active as possible.
“I wanted to be in the ring regularly and to get so many fights so far has been brilliant.
“I’m now hoping we are at the stage when we can up the opposition, most definitely.”
No foe has been arranged yet for the Lancastrian Suite on September 8., but the quality Newcastle star, now managed by Tyneside fight figure Wraith, will hope for a ‘live’ opponent.
Osueke has looked a million dollars to date in his appearance at Preston’s Guild Hall, Temple Park, Metro Radio Arena and Stadium of Light.
In fact, he has appeared a league or four above the men who have faced him, so much so that he has seemed capable of stopping them.
But, he explained to punch-lines that there was more to the opening salvos of his career than round-building.
“It’s been a combination of things,” said Lawrence, pictured above beating Ziausys in June. “I’d been out a while so I did need the rounds and it’s been good to use my boxing brain.
“But I’ve been suffering from a badly bruised hand since my debut.
“It’s something I’ve kept quiet and something I probably needed to give a month’s rest.
“I didn’t want to rest, I wanted to box, so I’ve used my boxing brain instead of trying to take people’s heads off.
“Say I had blasted my opponents out, how much would I have gained by that?
“Beating them in a round would not have helped, it’s been important to get the rounds in and I’ve had four full fights.”
Words: Roy Kelly Picture: Jennifer Charlton
