- British boxer Lawrence Okolie failed a drug test ahead of his heavyweight bout against Tony Yoka, resulting in the cancellation of their fight scheduled for this Saturday in Paris.
- The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Queensberry Promotions of an "adverse finding" from Okolie's anti-doping test.
- Okolie explained on Instagram that the adverse finding stemmed from a treatment for an elbow injury sustained during his training camp, following a previous bicep injury.
- He stated his full cooperation with authorities and expressed confidence that an investigation would clear his name.
- Okolie, the reigning WBC silver heavyweight champion, was looking to advance his standing in the world title picture with this now-cancelled fight.
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Lawrence Okolie fight cancelled as former world champion fails drug test days before bout
