“British Boxing Is In The Dirt”: Boxing World Erupts As Dillian Whyte Tries To Prove His Innocence After Drug Test Fiasco
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London , United Kingdom – 26 July 2018; Dillian Whyte during a press conference, at Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel, ahead of his Heavyweight contest with Joseph Parker on Saturday night at The O2 Arena in London. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)
Dillian Whyte‘s attempt to prove his innocence has failed to convince the fans. On August 12, the British boxer was set to square off against Anthony Joshua. The boxing world was eager to witness them again after their first clash in 2015. However, it appears that they will have to keep their excitement in abeyance. “Matchroom Boxing,” declared the fight canceled after Whyte tested positive in his pre-fight VADA drug test.
This is not the first instance the ‘Body Snatcher’ has been busted for using banned substances. The 35-year-old first tested positive for a banned stimulant after a victory in 2012. The second instance was in 2019, Whyte had a failed test but was later cleared of the charges. His third instance took place in August of this year, just over a week away from his bout against Joshua.
Meanwhile, Joshua would continue to fight the upcoming Saturday but against Josh Parker. Amidst this fiasco, Whyte denies taking any banned substances and expresses his disdain over the fight being called off. However, the fans do not buy it and instead called him out for testing positive multiple times. On these lines, let’s unwrap some fan reactions critiquing Whyte.
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Dillian Whyte fails to convince fans with innocence plea
A fan named Blue Tick Wanker considers his past failed drug tests and fails to find merit in his response.
It’s not like you’ve got a clean record though is it 🤔
— Blue Tick Wanker (@clarkey1989) August 5, 2023
On similar lines, Dean felt the need to point out the fact that his testing positive is not unprecedented.
Third time you’ve been caught juicing 💉💉💉💀💀💀
— Dean (@dsbronx10) August 5, 2023
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Fuck sake mate disappointed to be honest, was routing for you in this fight
— Ben (@BenW123_) August 5, 2023
However, on the contrary, This Brown Geek was expecting Whyte to be an unethical fighter and confesses his disdain about the British boxers failing to meet the fans’ demands.
I’m not even surprised man, this fight was a let down before it was announced, and now it’s just funny. British boxing is in the dirt and you (along with Joshua) are to blame. @Tyson_Fury had some hope but even he seems to have given up! You should all be ashamed.
— This Brown Geek (@thisbrowngeek) August 6, 2023
Lastly, Greedy Belly does not buy Whyte not knowing the substances he ingest and does not comprehend Whyte justifying his failed drug tests.
How can you get caught a 3rd time and still say you are innocent. Surely you would be extra cautious of what goes in your body due to past failed tests.
— Greedy Belly (@boxingnut69) August 5, 2023
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Yeswanth Praveen