Okolie fails doping test before Yoka fight

Lawrence Okolie, a two-time world champion British boxer, has been reported for an adverse drug test prior to his heavyweight bout against Tony Yoka. The 33-year-old is set to face French Olympic gold medalist Tony Yoka in Paris on Saturday, 25 April. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed promoter Queensberry of the result on Monday night, stating the test was conducted before the event.

Queensberry has yet to confirm whether the fight will proceed, with an update expected soon. Okolie, who previously competed in cruiserweight and bridgerweight divisions, has maintained a perfect record in his three heavyweight matches, including a recent victory over Ebenezer Tetteh in December 2023. His injury-related explanation was shared via a social media statement, where he highlighted the timing of