WBC interim heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte has commented on social media about allegations that he failed a drug test a few days before last Saturday’s fight with Oscar Rivas.
Dillian Whyte: “I am so disappointed with the rubbish that has been said about me over the last few days. I have lawyers dealing with it and I have been told that I can’t talk about it for good legal reasons. I was cleared to fight and I won that fight fair and square. Thanks for all the support, it really means a lot to me.”
Both Rivas’ promoter Yvon Michel and the WBC have stated that they were never notified of any adverse findings in the pre-fight drug testing.
The British Boxing Board of Control issued the following not very helpful statement on the Whyte-Rivas situation: United Kingdom Anti-Doping undertake all anti-doping procedures on behalf of British Boxing Board of Control and any subsequent findings, decisions, suspensions and sanctions are upheld by the British Boxing Board of Control in line with United Kingdom Anti-Doping. No further comment will be made at this time.
Nothing new here. We knew he was cleared to fight, the problem is that he tested dirty, and was STILL allowed to fight. That doesn’t sound fair & square. Notice he never denied taking PEDs or testing dirty.
If he was cleared to fight, most likely could have been a recreational stuff that beside not being exactly a PED, didn’t give Whyte any type of advantage over Rivas, somenthing that requires a slap on his hands and the classic “don’t do it again ” with a mild admonition. Just my guess
The bigger issue is the WBC and Rivas camp were not notified. They should have known this before the fight started.
It wasn’t recreational at all mike. The last article I read outlined both substances found and they were both anabolic. If his B sample comes back positive then he should be banned from the sport for life.
I had been reading in different boxing websites Chris and is true what you say, also the reasons why Rivas and his team was not informed is well explained in one of them and is due to an absurd rule in UK that allows the boxer go on with the fight scheduled and all information is sealed until the results of the sample B return
I think we’re all guessing here. Hearn said in a YouTube video that the testing results went to a number of people inc Rivas’ team.
Maybe it’s naivety here , but
1 – I could not see the BBBC passing the fight if there was a big issue (esp after what happened with Miller) as they would know that their existence would be on the line if something were to happen to Rivas.
2 – Team Rivas haven’t really commented as far as I’m aware. Surely in a fight with so much at stake and a fight in which their man dropped Whyte , they’d feel aggrieved and would not keep quiet if they thought there was foul play?
The other thing is that Hearn’s interviews on YouTube don’t give me the impression that he is at all worried and that all will come out in the wash.
Finally , there is another YouTube video where Spencer Fearon says he heard that Rivas tested positive himself. I don’t like conspiracy theories but if Rivas tested positive then that may be another reason why they are keeping quiet on the matter.
The word is that the local boxing authority weren’t prepared to stop him because the b sample hadn’t been tested before the fight. He’s gone. Without any doubt. No interest in blokes like this.
The bigger issue is the WBC and Rivas camp were not notified. They should have known this before the fight started.
fair and square my ass. he is a fucking cheater period. that ‘s call for a rematch.
Really disappointed with the whole situation.
Potentiailly Oscar Rivas was put at an unnecessary risk by allowing Dillian Whyte to fight after issues found in his “A” sample. Yes, Whyte has the right to have his “B” sample tested, but the fact that Rivas was not informed of any potential issue is clearly a failing on whoever knew about the “A” sample, be it Matchroom Boxing, the BBBofC, the WBC or management teams for both fighters. Also Sky Box Office in the UK continued to promote the event as a PPV attraction when they may also have known that the fight could essentially end up being declared a no contest.
Reghardless of if Whye’s “B” sample comes back clear, certain fundamental steps have not been taken to ensure the safety of the fighters, which for all involved should be of primary concern.
Matchroom and Sky have simply “passed the buck” to enable the fight to take place. This is irresponsible and unforgivable. If i was part of Rivas team I would be looking to find out exactly who knew what and seek appropriate advice as to next steps as he has been put “at risk” in being involved in a fight where potentially one participant had an unfair advantage.
I am very interested to see the results of the “B” sample as Jarrell Miller protested his innocence after his A sample, then admitted to everything once proved beyond reasonable doubt. Whyte has fallen foul of the testing rules previously and if he if found to have taken banned substances AGAIN then I would hope that he is removed from our sport altogether.
They’re all on steroids or cocaine so if you want to ban one ban all , period.!
Many, if not most, probably are. It’s more like who has the most skillful advisers on how to mask it and pass the drug tests.
This seems very one sided. The statement says “banned” substances were found. There are no levels of banned. If something is found the fight should have been called off. The fact that there was a meeting and review, but the WBC and Rivas camp was not notified is wrong. This might be how they do things over there, but it doesn’t seem right. I don’t know of any case where the opponent is not notified. If Rivas was injured or died in this match a lot more would be said of the failed test and lack of notification. Dillian has failed in the past and I think everybody deserves a chance, but not a second time.
Who cares . Let this bum get in the ring with Wilder , and let him take what he wants . First clean punch from wilder and this fat , slow , no movement bum is going down . People are talking this guy up , he looked like shit in the fight . Not even close to wilders level.
Not even close to Wilder’s level?…Wilder nearly got knocked out by a 50 year old man with high blood pressure and he’s going to fight him again. That’s Wilder’s level. Didn’t Fury outbox him. That’s Wilder’s level.
Wilder vs Whyte =wilder vs Breazeale 2 …. same result
Wilder vs Fury 2…same result Fury wins again
All that remains to be done is for the “B” sample to be tested. If it confirms the first test then Mr Whyte should be given a long ban ( in years) which would probably be the end of his world champion quest.
He has tested positive for a substance, not PEDs. I with agree with Whyte all the way, f. .. Wilder and what all the haters say.
Let’s not forget Wilders brother apparently tested positive for substance abuse and got knocked out, Wilder should think twice before attacking Whyte.
That is a lie about wilders brother testing positive for banned substance and you know it. Why are you spreading a known lie to cover up for whyte?
Say no to performance enhancing drugs. Just do your work in the gym before a fight so you can win fair and square.
As I said earlier in the Wilder article, people need to be careful with “LIBEL”. Not surprisingly, a legal team is now on it.
Tyson fury was caught using steroids, Alexander povetkib Caught using steroids, Big baby Miller caught using steroids, Ortiz caught using steroids, Now delete now Dillian Whyte caught using steroids!. Deontay Comes in clean weighing 209 pounds knocking Giants on their asses ! Bomb squad!!!
Earth to Dillian Whyte,
You cheated, Punk. I cannot wait for Deontay Wilder to beat your ass. He is going to fuck you little soft ass up. You are going to be his bitch. Stock up on vaseline & lipstick, Prog.
If this guy is guilty of PEDS, he doesn’t deserve a title shot or payday. Strip him of the money grabbing WBC title and move on.
Funny!!!
More like chicken ducking dick Wilder will be whytes bitch, just like your hero Trump is Putin’s bitch, now go and take your meds.
Tyson fury was caught using steroids, Alexander povetkib Caught using steroids, Big baby Miller caught using steroids, Ortiz caught using steroids, Now delete now Dillian Whyte caught using steroids!. Deontay Comes in clean weighing 209 pounds knocking Giants on their asses ! Bomb squad
Povetkin was NOT caught using steroids. He had minute residual remains of something that was perfectly legal a couple of months before and sold in health food stores – AND HE WAS EVENTUALLY LEGALLY CLEARED OF EVEN THAT!
I’m just wondering if folk can tell me what went on at the hearing and exactly what (and the amount) Whyte took?
I just want to be able to judge for myself if the BBBCs actions were right or wrong? Many thanks