‘I knew that when I started boxing’ – Delicious Orie ready to step up as Britain’s next heavyweight star

DELICIOUS ORIE entered boxing ready to exploit a heavyweight gap in the market.

Born in Moscow to a Russian mother and Nigerian father, Orie’s family moved to England when he was seven years old.

Delicious Orie prepares to turn professional PAHe was beaten in the 2024 Olympics by Armenia’s Davit Chaloyan[/caption]

But he only picked up boxing at 18 – having previously played basketball – but what followed was a hugely successful amateur career.

Orie won a...