Dillian Whyte has released a statement claiming his innocence following a failed drugs test that led to the cancellation of his rematch against Anthony Joshua in London next week.
The long-time heavyweight enemies from amateur boxing were set to clash at the O2 Arena next week but the bout has now been called off following Whyte’s return of an ‘adverse analytical finding’ in a random anti-doping test.
The 35-year-old took to social media shortly after the news was announced to protest his innocence and disappointment at the decision from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) which led to the collapse of the fight.
“I am shocked and devastated to learn of a report by VADA of adverse findings relating to me. I only learned of it this morning and am still reacting to it.
“I have also just seen the fight is being cancelled without having any chance to demonstrate my innocence before the decision was taken.
“I can confirm without a shadow of a doubt that I have not take the reported substance, in this camp or at any point in my life.
“I am completely innocent and ask to be given the time to go through the process of proving this without anybody jumping to conclusions or a trial by media.
“I insisted on 24/7 VADA testing for this fight, as I have done voluntarily and at my own expense for all my fights for many, many years.
“This is not the first time that I have been reported as having an adverse finding for a substance which I have not taken, and as I did last time, I will again prove that I am completely innocent.
“In the meantime, all I can do is express my extreme disappointment to boxing fans, who will miss out on what was sure to be a great event.”
— Dillian Whyte (@DillianWhyte) August 5, 2023
This isn’t the first time Whyte has been caught up in a similar saga, as he served a two-year suspension for an anti-doping violation in 2012. In 2019, he was cleared of anti-doping rules after originally being charged prior to his WBC interim title fight vs Oscar Rivas.
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