Joshua-Whyte fight cancelled for controversial drug test

The clash between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte, scheduled for August 12 has been cancelled after the later returned “adverse analytical findings” in a drug test, carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association(VADA).

The Association released a statement, which said as follows:

“Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom, the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Board of Control that Dillian Whyte had returned adverse analytical findings as part of a random anti-doping protocol.”

“In light of this news, the fight will be cancelled, and a full investigation will be conducted. Further information on the event will follow.”

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Next weeks fight cancelled.

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Whyte failed his anti-doping test.

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— BOXING n BBQ (@BOXINGnBBQ) August 5, 2023

Reports are suggesting that Matchroom Boxing are currently seeking a new opponent for Joshua, so that the fight on August 12 does take place.

It is not the first time Whyte has failed a drug test as back in 2012 and 2019 he was also discovered to use prohibited substances.