Robert Helenius failed a drug test on the eve of his clash with Anthony Joshua.
The Finnish heavyweight was a late replacement for Dillian Whyte after he provided an adverse analytical finding a week before the August 12 date. During the bout, Joshua danced around his opponent, before he knocked Helenius out in the seventh.
Joshua left the Finnish man mountain flat out on his back, after he landed a devastating blow with a huge right hand.
A Matchroom statement said: "Today, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) has Informed Matchroom and the British Boxing Board of Control that Robert Helenius has returned an adverse analytical finding as part of a random anti-doping protocol.
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"Helenius was voluntarily tested on Friday, August 11 before the heavyweight fighter's defeat by Anthony Joshua in London on Saturday, August 12.
"The result was made known to Matchroom today. Matchroom defers to the relevant regulatory authorities on next steps. We vehemently continue to support voluntary anti-doping testing. We are committed to promoting a clean and fair sport for all athletes. We will not be making any further comment."
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Whyte, who Joshua was meant to face before Helenius, also failed a drugs test, and he has protested his innocence: "I am shocked and devastated to learn of a report by VADA of adverse findings relating to me…
"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."
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