A boxing evening featuring Tony Yoka and Bakary Samaké at Arena Porte de la Chapelle in April

Tony Yoka had already announced it: he's making his return to Parisian boxing this year! On Saturday, April 25, 2026, Le Double will host an exceptional boxing evening at Arena Porte de la Chapelle. Organized by Samaké Promotion and Queensberry, the event features two top French fighters and promises some impressive bouts, broadcast live on DAZN. If you can't make it to the 18th arrondissement of Paris, you'll still be able to catch all the action from afar.

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Olympic gold medalist in 2016, Tony Yoka is making a triumphant return to the ring, returning to his hometown to face former world champion Lawrence Okolie. The heavyweight bout promises to be a fierce showdown, pitting France against England in a contest for the WBC Silver belt. In another high-stakes clash, Baraky Samaké, a super-welterweight boxer from Seine-Saint-Denis, aims to stake his claim for a WBC world title by taking on Albanian challenger Ermal Hadribeaj in an eliminator.

Tickets go on sale on March 6th. Prices haven't been announced yet, but be sure to keep an eye on the Arena Porte de la Chapelle's schedule so you don't miss out—and secure your spot if you're a fan of the beautiful sport.