British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie has failed a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) drugs test, just days before his scheduled fight against Tony Yoka in Paris, Queensberry Promotions confirmed on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The adverse finding was reported by VADA to Queensberry on Monday evening, casting serious doubt over the bout set for Saturday, April 25, … Read more
British heavyweight boxer Lawrence Okolie has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against French Olympian Tony Yoka after testing positive for a banned substance, officials confirmed on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. The fight, which was set to take place this Saturday in Paris, has been called off following the adverse analytical finding from … Read more
Two of France’s most prominent boxing prospects are poised to return to the ring in the coming days, reigniting interest in the nation’s heavyweight and light-heavyweight divisions. Bakary Samaké, the rising star from Mali who has become a French citizen and trained extensively in Paris, is set to contest a world semifinal bout, while Tony … Read more
Kinshasa – The anticipation is building in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the national football team stands on the cusp of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This potential return to the world stage carries a powerful resonance, evoking memories of a groundbreaking year in Congolese sporting history: 1974. That year, then known … Read more