News · 21 April 2026

Okolie Anti-Doping Failure Puts Paris Bout in Jeopardy

Boxer Lawrence Okolie's planned fight against Tony Yoka in Paris this Saturday is in jeopardy after he returned an adverse finding in a pre-fight anti-doping test. The WBC-ranked heavyweight contender attributed the finding to treatment for an elbow injury, vowed full cooperation with authorities and expressed confidence an investigation would clear his name.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 April 2026 at 14:46

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