Doping Controversy: Lawrence Okolie's Heavyweight Showdown Cancelled
Lawrence Okolie, a top-ranked British heavyweight boxer, tested positive for drugs before his match against Tony Yoka. The fight was subsequently canceled by promoter Queensberry. Okolie, facing a possible four-year ban, insists his injuries and subsequent treatment are the reasons behind the positive test.
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British heavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie has tested positive for drugs, leading to the cancellation of his upcoming fight against former Olympic champion Tony Yoka.
Promoter Queensberry announced the test results on Tuesday, though details remained sparse. The fight was scheduled to take place in Paris this Saturday.
Okolie, a former world champion, has denied wrongdoing and is cooperating with authorities. He attributes the result to treatments received for injuries over the past year.
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