{"id":286712,"date":"2023-08-26T07:05:31","date_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:05:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/?p=286712"},"modified":"2023-08-26T07:05:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-26T07:05:31","slug":"robert-helenius-failed-drugs-test-just-day-before-anthony-joshua-knocked-him-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportstoft.com\/boxing\/robert-helenius-failed-drugs-test-just-day-before-anthony-joshua-knocked-him-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Robert Helenius failed drugs test just day before Anthony Joshua knocked him out"},"content":{"rendered":"

Robert Helenius failed a drug test on the eve of his clash with Anthony Joshua. <\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Joshua left the Finnish man mountain flat out on his back, after he landed a devastating blow with a huge right hand.<\/p>\n

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. <\/p>\n

READ MORE: <\/b>Anthony Joshua KOs Robert Helenius to end bore fest bout as he fails to convince again<\/b><\/p>\n

"Helenius was voluntarily tested on Friday, August 11 before the heavyweight fighter's defeat by Anthony Joshua in London on Saturday, August 12.<\/p>\n

"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."<\/p>\n

What do you think of Robert Helenius failing a drug test? Let us know in the comments section<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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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… <\/p>\n

"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.<\/span><\/p>\n

"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."<\/p>\n

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