DAZN Loses Heavyweight Fight After Adverse Findings In PED Test

InnovationGamingDAZN Loses Heavyweight Fight After Adverse Findings In PED TestByBrian Mazique,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 12:51am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.FREIBURG IM BREISGAU, GERMANY - APRIL 19: DAZN logo shown on a microphone prior to the Bundesliga match between SC Freiburg and 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 at Europa-Park Stadion on April 19, 2026 in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. (Photo by Daniela Porcelli/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe upcoming weekend was set to feature two boxing cards on DAZN, but now there will only be one. The Lawrence Okolie vs. Tony Yoka card that was originally set to take place at the Adidas Arena in Paris, France has been canceled.The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association administered PED testing for the fight and informed Queensberry of an adverse finding in Okolie's sample. Okolie has been provisionally suspended and the entire 7-fight card was called off.Okolie took to Instagram to address the situation."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."MORE FOR YOUWhat Does This Mean For Okolie and Yoka?It's a major setback for both men. Okolie has looked dominant since moving up to heavyweight in 2024. He'd have loved to get a win over Yoka to push him closer to a major payday and perhaps a title opportunity. Yoka was a bright prospect coming out of the 2016 Olympics, but he hit a thr...