Lawrence Okolie, a two-time world champion boxer from Britain, has failed a doping test ahead of his heavyweight fight against Tony Yoka, a 2016 Olympic champion from France, scheduled for April 25, 2026, in Paris. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) informed fight promoter Queensberry of an adverse finding from an anti-doping test conducted prior to the match. Okolie, 33, expressed hope that 'sense prevails' as he explained that the failed test resulted from treatment for injuries sustained during training. He suffered a bicep injury last year and recently sustained an elbow injury on the same arm. Okolie emphasized his commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities and expressed confidence that the investigation will clear his name. He remains undefeated in three heavyweight matches, with his last fight resulting in a stoppage victory over Ebenezer Tetteh in December 2025.