![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/helenius-failed-drugs-test-before-fighting-anthony-joshua-after-replacing-whyte/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/RAS-OFF-PLATFORM-ROBERT-HELENIUS.jpg&description=Breaking NORDIC NIGHTMARE Published : 22:41, 25 Aug 2023 Updated : 22:51, 25 Aug 2023 ROBERT HELENIUS failed a drug test before he fought Anthony Joshua. Matchroom Boxing boxing confirmed the finding with a statement on social media. 1 Robert Helenius failed a drugs test before his fight with Anthony Joshua Credit: Rex In the statement, it is revealed that Helenius , 39, returned an "adverse analytical finding" during his text. A statement said: "Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) had informed Matchroom and the British Boxing Board of Control that Robert Helenius has returned an adverse analytical finding as part of a random anti-doping protocol. "Helenius was voluntarily tested on Friday, 11 August before the heavyweight fighter's defeat by Anthony Joshua in London on Saturday, 12 August. "The result was made known to Matchroom today. "Matchroom defer to the relevant regulatory authorities on next steps. "We vehemently continue to support voluntary anti-doping testing. "We are committed to promoting a clean and fair sport for all athletes. "We will not be making any further comment." Helenius was beaten in the fight by AJ after a brutal knockout punch in the seventh round. However, Joshua, 33, had to work for the fight as he was booed for his labored approach. The Finn stepped in last minute to replace Dillain Whyte after the boxer, who had been scheduled to take on rival Joshua, also failed a drug test. THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY… The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball .){kind=link}
ROBERT HELENIUS failed a drug test before he fought Anthony Joshua.
Matchroom Boxing boxing confirmed the finding with a statement on social media.
It comes after it was also revealed that AJ’s original opponent Dillian Whyte also failed a drugs test and backed out of the fight.
In the statement, it is revealed that Helenius, 39, returned an “adverse analytical finding” during his test.
A statement said: “Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (Vada) had informed Matchroom and the British Boxing Board of Control that Robert Helenius has returned an adverse analytical finding as part of a random anti-doping protocol.