Tony Yoka vs Lawrence Okolie: Prediction and fight card for April 25 clash

Big Fight Weekend brings you our prediction, the full fight card, and streaming information ahead of Tony Yoka vs Lawrence Okolie at the Adidas Arena, Paris XVIII, on April 25. The entire card will be promoted by Queensberry Promotions, live on DAZN. The main event is in the heavyweight division, where the winner will put themselves in the running for bigger fights in a stacked division.

Tony Yoka vs Lawrence Okolie fight details

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026.

Venue: Adidas Arena, Paris XVIII.

Start time: 19:00 GMT/ 14:00 ET.

Undercard fight to watch: Luis Vela vs. Yeison Juarez.

Current main event odds: Okolie 3/10, Yoka 5/2, Draw 16/1.

Tony Yoka recent form

Yoka (15-3, 12 KOs) turned professional after winning a gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics, racing to an 11-0 record. The Frenchman then suffered three successive defeats, with some writing Yoka off. However, he has recovered, winning his last four fights, including last time out against Patrick Korte.

Lawrence Okolie recent form

Okolie (23-1, 17 KOs) has won world titles at cruiserweight and bridgerweight, and is eager to become a three-weight champion, now operating at heavyweight. “The Sauce” has won all three fights at heavyweight, with two coming by knockout, including last time out against the experienced Ebenezer Tetteh.

Tony Yoka vs Lawrence Okolie prediction

Tony Yoka vs Lawrence Okolie is an intriguing matchup, with potential bigger fights waiting for the winner. The loser of this fight faces a long road back. Yoka is a brilliant technician. 

The Frenchman controls the distance and tempo in his fights when he uses his jab. He’s at his best when he punches long and stops his opponent from getting inside. He carries power and will look to frustrate Okolie and punch long. 

Okolie carries serious knockout ability. He also possesses an effective jab, which he uses to set up the huge right hand. The Brit will look to breach Yoka’s jab and get inside and work the Frenchman’s body, before tying him up to frustrate him. Okolie is still an unknown quantity at heavyweight, and this is a clear step up for both men. Taking these points into account, we are backing Yoka to get a close points decision on home soil.

Tony Yoka vs Lawrence Okolie full fight card

• Tony Yoka vs Lawrence Okolie, 10 rounds, heavyweights
• Bakary Samake vs Ermal Hadribeaj, 12 rounds, WBC super welterweight final eliminator
• Mourad Aliev vs Jhan Carlo Delgado, 8 rounds, heavyweights
• Enzo Marguerite vs Jeremy Alvarez, 8 rounds, super welterweights
• Luis Vela vs Yeison Juarez, 6 rounds, super lightweights
• Adam Olaniyan vs Alex Kmet, 4 rounds, heavyweights

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