Dillian Whyte claims he will ‘prove his innocence’ following the news that his fight with Anthony Joshua has been cancelled due to ‘The Body Snatcher’ returning ‘adverse analytical findings’ in a VADA drugs test

Dillian Whyte says he will prove his ‘innocence’ after returning ‘adverse analytical findings’ in a pre-fight drugs test carried out before his rematch with Anthony Joshua by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA).

In a statement from Whyte, posted to his social media channels shortly after the news had broken, ‘The Body Snatcher’ claimed he is ‘completely innocent’ as he expressed his ‘shock and devastation’ at the findings.

‘I am shocked and devastated to learn of a report by VADA of adverse findings relating to me,’ read the statement.

‘I only learned of it this morning and am still reacting to it. I have also just seen that the fight is being cancelled without having any chance to demonstrate my innocence before the decision was taken.

 ‘I can confirm without a shadow of doubt that I have not taken the reported substance, in this camp or at any point in my life.

 ‘I am completely innocent and ask to be given the time to go through the process of proving this without anybody jumping to conclusions or a trial by media.

‘I insisted on 24/7 VADA testing for this fight, as I have done voluntarily and at my own expense for all of my fights for many, many years.

‘This is not the first time that I have been reported as having an adverse finding for a substance which I have not taken, and as I did last time I will again prove that I am completely innocent.

‘In the meantime all I can do is express my extreme disappointment to boxing fans, who will miss out on what was sure to be a great event.’