Boxing: Anthony Joshua – Dillian Whyte Fight Cancelled
The boxing match between former world champion Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte has been cancelled after a random anti-doping test of Whyte returned “adverse analytical findings.”
The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association said it had informed the Association of Boxing Commissions and the British Boxing Board of Control that a “random anti-doping protocol” undertaken by Whyte had returned the adverse findings.
“In light of this news, the fight has been cancelled, and a full investigation will be conducted,” Matchroom said in a statement.
The fight had been due to take place at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, August 12th. Joshua has a rivalry with Whyte, who defeated him in the amateur ranks, before Joshua went on to win an Olympic gold medal at London 2012.
The winner of Joshua and Whyte’s now cancelled fight had been linked with a potential clash with Deontay Wilder.
