Skip to main content
Work with the NEU
Controversy over Dillian Whyte's failed drug test highlights inconsistencies in boxing

THE controversy surrounding Dillian Whyte’s failed Ukad (UK Anti-Doping) drug test a few days prior to his clash with Oscar Rivas just got more intriguing with the revelation that he passed all of his Vada (Voluntary Anti-Doping Association) tests both in the run-up to and after the same fight. 

This revelation will no doubt form the basis of Whyte’s defence against the Ukad test result as he fights now not for a world title but to save his career.

What we know is that the Ukad test was conducted at random — ie without Whyte or his team being given advance notice.

The 95th Anniversary Appeal
Support the Morning Star
You have reached the free limit.
Subscribe to continue reading.
Similar stories
PROVISIONAL SUSPENSION: Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios
Men’s tennis / 19 August 2026
19 August 2026
Gareth “Gumpy” Walker
Men’s boxing / 7 August 2026
7 August 2026

JOHN WIGHT meets the former British champion whose greatest battles have been fought outside of the ring

 Anthony Joshua celebrates after defeating Albania's Kristian Prenga during their heavyweight title fight in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 26, 2026
Men's Boxing / 26 July 2026
26 July 2026