British boxer Lawrence Okolie has expressed confidence that his name will be cleared after it was alleged that he failed an anti-doping test ahead of his scheduled fight against Tony Yoka this weekend.
Tuesday’s press conference scheduled to take place in Paris to promote the bout was cancelled at the last minute following the result of the test.
Queensberry Promotions said on X on Tuesday morning, “Last night, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association [VADA] informed Queensberry that Lawrence Okolie returned an adverse finding following an anti-doping test conducted ahead of the show in Paris this Saturday.
The promoter has cancelled the event that was due to take place at the Adidas Arena in the French capital.
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Okolie via his official Instagram handle, has pledged to clear his name.
“Before anyone starts imagining the worst, following my bicep injury last year, I sustained an elbow injury on the same arm during this camp,” he posted on Instagram.
“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.”
