Anthony Joshua's scheduled combat towards Dillian Whyte has been cancelled after the latter returned "adverse" findings from a random medication take a look at.

Promoter Matchroom added {that a} full investigation could be performed after the announcement from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.

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The bout was a rematch between the 2 on account of happen on 12 August on the O2 Arena in London.

35-year-old Whyte has not responded to the choice but.

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Former world champion Joshua has a long-running rivalry with Whyte, who defeated him within the beginner ranks, earlier than Joshua went on to win an Olympic gold medal at London 2012.

As professionals, they boxed in a 2015 British heavyweight title match, with Joshua popping out on prime.

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