BoxRec

gilgamesh wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 14:04 Okolie was kinda dull anyway. For an exciting, big name fighter they can come back from something like this, but this might just be the thing that completely killed Okolie's career.

I wouldn't consider him for a big fight anytime in the next few years.

If he gets a ban he's going to be 34-35 by the time he comes back. His heavyweight career would be just about over before it's started.

joshj909 wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 14:52

gilgamesh wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 14:04 Okolie was kinda dull anyway. For an exciting, big name fighter they can come back from something like this, but this might just be the thing that completely killed Okolie's career.

I wouldn't consider him for a big fight anytime in the next few years.

If he gets a ban he's going to be 34-35 by the time he comes back. His heavyweight career would be just about over before it's started.

On top of that he's just not particularly exciting so people aren't exactly gonna be waiting on pins and needles for his return.

gilgamesh wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 15:09

joshj909 wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 14:52

gilgamesh wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 14:04 Okolie was kinda dull anyway. For an exciting, big name fighter they can come back from something like this, but this might just be the thing that completely killed Okolie's career.

I wouldn't consider him for a big fight anytime in the next few years.

If he gets a ban he's going to be 34-35 by the time he comes back. His heavyweight career would be just about over before it's started.

On top of that he's just not particularly exciting so people aren't exactly gonna be waiting on pins and needles for his return.

And even in top of that, he was beaten pretty handily by CBS. It's not like a gone considers him a huge talent that could beat the best based on his reputation or ability.

I think we're both saying the same thing. This is gonna land Okolie in the "Who needs him?" list. Where he'll struggle to get any kind of meaningful fights, and probably won't get any until he's completely washed up if he even gets 'em then.

Do we know what he’s taken yet?

golden_labrador wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 12:09 can someone explain why they cancelled the whole thing, despite Frank having access to lots of heavyweights?

Money.

Porkys Corner did a very fair assessment of it today

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 15:48 Do we know what he’s taken yet?

It has since been reported that the adverse finding was for GHRP 2 and its M8 metabolite. GHRP 2 is a synthetic substance that stimulates the body to release human growth hormone.

https://www.BS.com/articles/la ... -tony-yoka

Taansend wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 16:58

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 15:48 Do we know what he’s taken yet?

It has since been reported that the adverse finding was for GHRP 2 and its M8 metabolite. GHRP 2 is a synthetic substance that stimulates the body to release human growth hormone.

https://www.BS.com/articles/lawrence-ok ... -tony-yoka

Ah Jesus ghrp2 and ghrp6 are peptides there is no excuse to be using. Those and cjc1295 are widely known as peptides to avoid if you are in any tested sport. He’s got no excuse to this that doesn’t miraculously pop into your system.

I know these compounds well he’s buggered.

They are all growth hormone releasing peptides hence the acronym GHRP. It’s indefensible.

Even if the doctor prescribed it, it's his responsibility to find out if it's legal in the sport. Especially with a fight coming up. Let's be honest, it's much more likely he's used to to bulk up.

He has certainly beefed up since his cruiserweight days!!
Yoko can hardly complain, has been caught himself

Coco wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 17:22 He has certainly beefed up since his cruiserweight days!!
Yoko can hardly complain, has been caught himself

That's why they should've let it still go ahead. Yoka can have a taste of his own medicine

Okolie is basically finished then right?

They’re all on it, no doubt whatsoever.

"Don't get caught..." the promoter said through gritted teeth

JamesPhilips wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 18:06 Okolie is basically finished then right?

or will Eddie Hearn lend him money for a Rolls Royce and new house, then get £15 million offer from Zuffa to fight an injured, over-the-hill, blown-up light heavyweight next?

Ironic that a man who famously took up boxing as an obese young man desperate to bring his weight down has now had his career stopped in its tracks because of a desperation to increase his weight.

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 19:23 Ironic that a man who famously took up boxing as an obese young man desperate to bring his weight down has now had his career stopped in its tracks because of a desperation to increase his weight.

Ghrp2 isn’t a weight gainer

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 20:21

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 19:23 Ironic that a man who famously took up boxing as an obese young man desperate to bring his weight down has now had his career stopped in its tracks because of a desperation to increase his weight.

Ghrp2 isn’t a weight gainer

What advantages would it give him ?

Lawrence Okolie’s ‘adverse finding’ leads to complete cancellation for Tony Yoka

Lawrence Okolie will not be replaced as Tony Yoka’s opponent, and the co-promotion of Queensberry Promotions and Francois Samake that was scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled.

England’s Okolie and Yoka, of Paris, France, were to fight at heavyweight at the Adidas Arena in the French Capital until Okolie returned an adverse finding from a drugs test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

It has since been reported that the adverse finding was for GHRP 2 and its M8 metabolite. GHRP 2 is a synthetic substance that stimulates the body to release human growth hormone.

Queensberry’s allegedly, the most influential promoter in the heavyweight division, insisted on Tuesday that he was seeking an alternative British opponent to confront Yoka, like Okolie 33 years old.

The decision has regardless been taken to cancel it entirely, Queensberry have instead confirmed.

“Due to circumstances outside of our control, Queensberry and DAZN have regrettably made the decision to cancel this Saturday’s scheduled event in Paris.

“For refunds, please contact your ticket purchaser.”

Okolie, who trains out of Manchester, England under Joe Gallagher, had by then posted on social media: “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.”

Queensberry had first said in a statement on Tuesday morning: “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.”

Could face up to 4 years

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 15:48 Do we know what he’s taken yet?

The piss for the last 9 years.

jameswilson wrote: ↑22 Apr 2026, 05:11

Ruthless-RKO wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 15:48 Do we know what he’s taken yet?

The piss for the last 9 years.

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 22:59

SeanBrennan wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 20:21

CaptainSpacerod wrote: ↑21 Apr 2026, 19:23 Ironic that a man who famously took up boxing as an obese young man desperate to bring his weight down has now had his career stopped in its tracks because of a desperation to increase his weight.

Ghrp2 isn’t a weight gainer

What advantages would it give him ?

Healing and recovery