Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte fight cancelled after anti-doping test

Anthony Joshua and Dillian Whyte ‘s highly anticipated fight has been cancelled after Whyte returned ‘adverse analytical findings’ during a random anti-doping test, according to promoter Eddie Hearn and Matchroom . Matchroom said in a statement on Saturday: ‘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.’ The fight had been due to take place at London’s O2 Arena on Saturday, August 12.