BREAKING: Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte rematch cancelled
The Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte rematch has now been cancelled following a drugs test result from Whyte.
The heavyweight returned 'adverse analytical findings' in a VADA test, promoter Eddie Hearn announced on Saturday - a week before bout was due to take place.Credit: Mark Robinson/Matchroom A statement from Matchroom read: "Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association 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."Filip Hrgovic vs Demsey McKean was due to take place on the undercard next Saturday, though Joshua could instead choose to simply wait for a proposed Deontay Wilder showdown that looks likely for January in Saudi Arabia.
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