Anthony Joshua’s scheduled rematch against Dillian Whyte was cancelled after an accidental doping test “returned adverse analytical finding,” reports RTE.
The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association said it had informed the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Control Board that a “random anti-doping protocol” adopted by White produced unfavourable results, prompting the fight to be cancelled and investigations carried out.
The fight was scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 12 at London’s O2 Arena.
Matchroom’s fight organizer said in a statement: “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,” reports RTE.
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