HACKNEY heavyweight Lawrence Okolie has seen his fight against Tony Yoka CANCELLED.
is currently the WBC Silver Champion and top ranked heavyweight after his three wins since moving up from the bridgerweight division.
Okolie and Yoka engaged in a tense face off at their press conference Credit: Getty
Lawrence Okolie holds the WBC Silver Belt in the heavyweight division Credit: Getty
The Sauce has previously in his home town.
He previously called out British rival , but he fought Jermaine Franklin last month – the pair have been ordered by the WBC to a showdown to decide the world title contender.
The French gold medallist from 2016 is on a four fight win streak since a disastrous trio of losses dropped the Frenchman down the rankings.
can reveal why the bout was cancelled.
Why has Lawrence Okolie vs Tony Yoka been cancelled?
Lawrence Okolie vs Tony Yoka has been cancelled due to Lawrence Okolie failing a doping test.
The 33-year-old was due to face in his backyard.
But the former cruiserweight world champion has raised a red flag with VADA and left in jeopardy.
A statement from Okolie’s promoter Queensberry said: “Last night the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association informed Queensberry that Lawrence Okolie had returned an adverse finding following an anti-doping test conducted ahead of the show in Paris on Saturday.
“A further update regarding the event will be made in due course.”
And on social media Okolie wrote: “Before anyone starts imagining the worst, following my bicep injury last year, I sustained an elbow injury on the same arm during this camp.
“I had a treatment on it and now we are here. I truly hope sense prevails.
“I will of course be fully cooperating with all relevant authorities and I’m confident any investigation will clear my name.
“I won’t be making any further comment at this time. Thank you for all your support and see you soon.”
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