Joshua v Whyte rematch cancelled after Whyte returns ‘adverse analytical findings’ in VADA test

Dillian Whyte’s fight against Anthony Joshua on August 12 has been cancelled after a random anti-doping test on the South Londoner returned “adverse analytical findings”.

Whyte was due to fight Joshua in a rematch at Greenwich’s O2 on Saturday [August 12].

A statement from Matchroom Boxing today 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 investigation will be conducted. Further information on the event will follow.”

It is unclear whether Joshua will face a different opponent. However, at the moment, only the main event has been cancelled – the undercard will go ahead as planned.