![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/dillian-whyte-breaks-silence-on-failed-drugs-test-ahead-of-anthony-joshua-fight/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Boxing-In-London-Anthony-Joshua-v-Jermaine-Franklin.jpg&description=The highly anticipated heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte expected to take place next Saturday has since been cancelled after the latter failed a drugs test Dillian Whyte has released a statement addressing his failed drugs test that saw his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua, scheduled for next Saturday, scrapped. The 35-year-old took to Twitter to say: "'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 that 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 doubt that I have not taken 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 of 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." HAVE YOUR SAY!Will Joshua be able to find a replacement fight for Saturday night? Comment below "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." News of the fight being cancelled was confirmed by a statement from promoter Matchroom earlier on Saturday afternoon, which read: "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 investiga){kind=link}
The highly anticipated heavyweight fight between Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte expected to take place next Saturday has since been cancelled after the latter failed a drugs test
Dillian Whyte has released a statement addressing his failed drugs test that saw his heavyweight bout against Anthony Joshua, scheduled for next Saturday, scrapped.
The 35-year-old took to Twitter to say: “”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 that 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 doubt that I have not taken 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.