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

Published by Graziella de Sortiraparis · Updated on February 27, 2026 at 08:47 p.m.
This Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Arena Porte de la Chapelle transforms into the heart of the boxing world with an extraordinary night of fights, featuring the highly anticipated comeback of Tony Yoka against Lawrence Okolie and a crucial showdown for Bakary Samaké.
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.
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Dates and Opening Time
On April 25, 2026

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    Location

    56 Boulevard Ney
    75018 Paris 18

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