Lawrence Okolie has suggested that a bicep injury may have led to his positive drug test result. The former cruiserweight and bridgerweight champion was set to face Tony Yoka in Paris but faced a setback due to an adverse finding in an anti-doping test conducted before the event. Okolie took to social media to explain that he had suffered an elbow injury on the same arm during training after a previous bicep injury. He expressed confidence in clearing his name and promised full cooperation with authorities.
Okolie and Yoka both participated in the 2016 Olympics in Rio, with Okolie falling short while Yoka clinched the gold medal. Despite setbacks, Okolie has achieved success in the ring, winning world titles before transitioning to the heavyweight division. His upcoming bout with Yoka was eagerly anticipated, with Okolie expressing confidence in his current form and readiness for the fight.
Reflecting on his journey and preparations, Okolie highlighted the challenges he faced in previous weight classes and his optimism about competing in the heavyweight division. He sees the fight with Yoka as a pivotal moment in his career, akin to an Olympic gold medal opportunity. While acknowledging Yoka’s skills and experience, Okolie believes the momentum is on his side as he looks forward to the upcoming showdown.