Following Drug Test Fiasco, Anthony Joshua vs Dillian Whyte Rematch Takes Unexpected Turn

After securing the victory against Jermaine Franklin,  Anthony Joshua decided to run it back again against Dillian Whyte on August 12. The rivalry that has been prevailing since their amateur careers, will be replayed again in Joshua’s next bout. Although, ‘AJ’ has made it clear that he doesn’t bear any animosity toward Whyte, and it’s all business for him right now. He even stated that he won’t leave any stone unturned for this rematch. Mainly because, after this bout, Joshua’s focus will instantly shift to the anticipated December contest against Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia.

But the plans regarding his August fight seem to be lopsided. In the first fight between these two titans, both fighters stepped on the canvas with their zero-loss record with WBC International titles. But unfortunately, Whyte got TKO’ed in the seventh round. Well, the rematch this month was the chance to redeem his loss. But now that chance seems to have washed away.

Anthony Joshua-Dillian Whyte rematch is in dire straits because of a hindrance

According to recent reports, Anthony Joshua vs. Dillian Whyte 2 has been canceled. As Whyte’s anti-doping test results showed “adverse analytical findings” that don’t sit right with the norms of the VADA testing agency. Whyte has failed the random anti-doping test ahead of his bout at the O2 Arena. Well, the investigations are currently going on, but Joshua’s bout has been officially called off.

The statement from the agency read, “Today the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom, the Association of Boxing Commissions, and the British Boxing Board Control that Dillian Whyte returned adverse analytical findings as part of a random anti-doping protocol.” Moreover, Matchroom also put out a statement, saying, “In light of this news, the fight has been canceled, and a full investigation will be conducted.”

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Currently, the boxers, Whyte and Joshua, haven’t said anything about these results, as everybody’s in shock with such a revelation. So as of now, nothing can be said for sure. But hopefully, everything gets a bit more clear after a thorough investigation takes place regarding these results. Till then, it’s safe to say that the Whyte wouldn’t be getting inside the ring anytime soon, until and unless this case gets any justice. What are your thoughts about this scenario? Let us know in the comments section.

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