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Buglioni vs Summers: Lawrence Okolie claims a fourth straight knockout win in the first round

Lawrence Okolie
Image: Lawrence Okolie extended his run of first round knockout victories

Lawrence Okolie racked up his fourth successive knockout win in the very first round as he blasted aside Russell Henshaw at The O2.

The Rio Olympian has made a destructive start to his professional career and he floored the experienced Henshaw twice on the way to another victory in the opening round.

Searching for that swift stoppage, Okolie quickly troubled Henshaw with a ferocious flurry of punches, and a spiteful body shot forced the 32-year-old to take a knee.

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Image: Okolie hurt Henshaw in the opening minute at The O2

Henshaw bravely clambered up from the canvas, but was blasted back to his knees as Okolie sunk another painful shot under his ribs.

Okolie seemed determined to continue his ruthless streak of victories and a big right hand forced the referee to wave it off before the first bell.

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Image: Another assault from Okolie forced the referee to step in

The Hackney man was asked afterwards about a future fight with London rival Isaac Chamberlain, but gave a dismissive response.

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"Isaac Chamberlain? Who? Who? I don't know him," Okolie told Sky Sports.

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Lawrence Okolie's post-fight reaction

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