That's all from us tonight. It wasn't a fight that will live long in the memory but Lawrence Okolie got the win he was after and can move forward as he continues his development with his new coaching team.

Until next time, goodbye.

Almost time for us to wrap things up.

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Boxxer promoter Ben ShaIom on BBC Radio 5 Live: "It's what I expected because he's been out for 13 months.

"David Light is a very tough guy and I think Lawrence boxed well at times. He could have got him out of there in at least three rounds.

"For me, he had to take this fight because it was a mandatory. Now we can move to Richard Riakporhe and a unification fight. I can't see a cruiserweight coming near to him to be honest.

"After 13 months out and a complete change in trainer it's a job well done."

WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie on BBC Radio 5 Live: "I need to be back immediately. The year out of the ring does have an impact.

"I felt springy in the ring but it's different when you face someone who is ready to put it all on the line.

"I've brushed off the cobwebs and I'm ready for what is next."

"I felt like the whole build up to this one came with a different pressure. People were calling me out and there were promotional disputes behind the scenes.

"I'm the champion so there's a lot of pressure outside of the ring.

"I'm proud of myself for getting the victory against someone who wanted to change their life."

WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie on BBC Radio 5 Live: "I'd give it a five out of 10 because I felt rusty.

"I was trying to work the jab and I started to get a bit tired which isn't like me. After 13 months out of the ring and everything I've been through it was hard to get going.

"I hurt him several times but I just couldn't find those finishing shots.

"It would have been hard for me to get through that without SugerHill drilling certain instructions and forcing me to dig deep. It's easy to give up on yourself when it gets tough.

"He was tough and I should have known. I was throwing everything I had at him but I had to manage my fitness."

You can read Kal Sajad's report from ringside on Lawrence Okolie's win here.

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WBO cruiserweight champion Lawrence Okolie on Sky Sports: "I'd give the performance a five or a six.

"I wasn't sure If I'd feel a bit of ring rust but I definitely did.

"David Light was extremely tough and he had a good tactic of moving to his right so I couldn't get to work.

"It was tough but at the end of the day, it's just an excuse to get better.

"I always believe I can get people out in rounds seven to nine but he was tough to catch and I couldn't really get my timing.

"I will fight anyone.

"If they watch me and think I'm rubbish then come and find out. There's no point talking from outside of the ring. If they beat me then well done but if not I'll carry on winning."

The judges scored the fight 116-112, 119-108 and 117-110 to Lawrence Okolie.

Let's hear from the champion.

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Lawrence Okolie is honest about his performance, rating it at around a five or six, which I think is probably fair.

Lawrence Okolie successfully defends his WBO cruiserweight world title as he wins by unanimous decision.

It wasn't a classic, but he was in control throughout.

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Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

The only round Okolie didn't win was round 11 when he got deducted a point.

But we know he could and should be better.

Light takes the fight the distance and has done well to stay on his feet after taking a couple of big hits towards the end of this fight.

We go to the judges' scorecards.

Josh Taylor
WBO light-welterweight champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

The heart and determination of Light is unquestionable.

Okolie landed a great shot but I'd like to see him put a flurry of shots together and finish this off with a combination.

Okolie is deducted a point for holding but then lands a big hit midway through the round.

Light is crunched by a big straight right hand and Light's legs are going again but he stays on his feet as he tries to defend himself from a couple more big hits by Okolie.

Barry Jones
Former world champion on BBC Radio 5 live

What a chin on David Light.

Okolie is getting more accurate with his work but Light managed to absorb them.

Gianluca Gaspari: "Light showing some chin, fair play."

Jadene Angela: "Light is strong! Those shots from Okolie have knocked other fighters out!"

Better!

A cracking right hander by Okolie has Light's legs wobbling and the New Zealander is into the corner as he tries to hang on. Light is swaying as Okolie unloads but the challenger survives and manages to recover.

Light throws a few towards the end of the round to show Okolie he is still in this.

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While Lawrence Okolie continues to toll in Manchester, in Telford heavyweight Moses Ituama has just knocked out Ramon Ibarra in just 35 seconds.

Ituama is only 18 and remains undefeated with two wins and two knockouts for the developing heavyweight.

He ducked under a shot from Ibarra to deliver a left counter and then landed a right hand on the chin of the Argentinian. Belter.

So far he's spent less than a minute in the ring during his pro career.

Jack Flatley and Nathan Heaney will fight at the Telford International Centre soon for the vacant WBA continental middleweight title.

Light isn't moving as well as he did in earlier rounds as the energy starts to dip.

Okolie lands an early right hander into the body before the referee has to intervene again for more holding.

Into the final few seconds and both finally open up before Light walks onto a solid left hand by Okolie before the bell.

Josh Taylor
WBO light-welterweight champion on BBC Radio 5 Live

I don't want to sound critical but it is turning into a typical Lawrence Okolie-type fight.

It has been awkward and ugly on the eye. He is winning but it doesn't look great and he appears to be tiring a bit too.