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United Kingdom·France·Boxing

British boxer Okolie tests positive for doping ahead of Paris fight with Yoka

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 10:10 · 1 min read

British heavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie has tested positive for a banned substance ahead of his scheduled bout against French fighter Tony Yoka in Paris on 25 April, his promoter Queensberry Promotions announced on Tuesday. The failed pre-fight doping test means Okolie cannot compete, and a planned press conference in Paris was cancelled at the last minute. Promoters are now exploring the possibility of finding a replacement opponent for Yoka, who was set to headline an event at the Adidas Arena alongside compatriot Bakary Samaké.

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RFIBoxe: Lawrence Okolie, futur adversaire de Tony Yoka contrôlé positif ↗︎
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