Lawrence Okolie's Fight with Tony Yoka Canceled After Doping Test

Lawrence Okolie's fight against Tony Yoka, set for April 25 in Paris, has been canceled due to Okolie failing a doping test. Queensberry Promotions announced the cancellation on Monday night after Okolie voluntarily notified the anti-doping association about the situation.

Okolie stated that the doping result is connected to treatment he received for an arm injury sustained during training camp. The former cruiserweight world champion, now competing in the heavyweight division, remains unbeaten with three fights, the last being a stoppage win against Ebenezer Tetteh in December.

The timeline for Okolie's return to the ring is currently uncertain, and an investigation is expected to follow regarding the doping test results.