Dillian Whyte Passes Before & After Doping Test vs. Oscar Rivas

British heavyweight boxer Dillian Whyte can breathe freely for a while after a notification from the VADA or Voluntary Anti-Doping Association states that he passed a doping test. This notification from VADA could be proof for Whyte to answer allegations that he was doping on Oscar Rivas in the fight for the Interim WBC Heavyweight champion on July 20. 

Whyte had to undergo an investigation after being declared a failed doping test from the British Anti-Doping Agency when he defeated Rivas at The O2 Arena. In fact, he was declared to have passed a doping test conducted by the VADA or Voluntary Anti-Doping Association. The doping test was carried out before the fight on July 17 and after the duel on July 21.

Photo from: Sky Sports

Whyte also declared himself innocent to answer the accusation of using the doping. Earlier, last Wednesday, to Sky Sports, boxing promoter Eddie Hearn also revealed Whyte continued to try to clear his name from accusations of using doping. 

"In an independent hearing, he can prove himself clean. Ask yourself why. Maybe the evidence provided is sufficient to prove that he might be innocent," Hearn said. "Give him a chance to prove it. Let the real facts emerge, "he continued. 

Whyte must be able to convince anyone who thinks he is guilty or not." The process was handled by Whyte and his lawyer. They are trying to make sure his name is cleared and the truth will emerge, '' continued the famous promoter.

Hearn then explained the policies of the professional boxing body in the UK regarding the stages of a boxer before fighting. Including regarding doping tests before the fight. "We have a strict policy where anyone caught cheating will be punished," he said.

Whyte's status as a mandatory challenger and interim champion was suspended by WBC on Tuesday night. "The fact is we already know he was cleansed by the National Anti-Doping Panel and the British Boxing Superintendent. He was not punished by them, so why did the WBC punish him?" Asked Hearn "Whyte is in the process of clearing his name. He can fight on Saturday if he wants. He is not punished. He is clean. 

Hearn revealed this doping case was a test for Whyte in his efforts to fight against WBC Heavyweight world champion Deontay Wilder. Several attempts Whyte to challenge Wilder is always hampered.

Because of this, Hearn was surprised why WBC was so reactional in responding to the alleged case of Whyte using doping against Rivas. Moreover, Whyte had long been waiting for a chance against Wilder. "It took 600 days for him to become a compulsory challenger, it was very difficult. But they were so quick to suspend (his status as a challenger is obligatory) without all the evidence," complained Hearn. { Source }