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Eddie Hearn promises huge Anthony Joshua update TODAY after opponent Dillian Whyte failed drug test


EDDIE HEARN has promised a huge update on Anthony Joshua after Dillian Whyte failed a drug test.

The promoter acted quickly to cancel their scheduled August 12 bout following an “adverse analytical finding” in one of Whyte’s recent voluntary drug tests.

Eddie Hearn has teased a fight updateCredit: Alamy
Joshua could fight Deontay Wilder’s team-mate Gerald WashingtonCredit: Getty
Dillian Whyte has claimed he is innocent despite failing a drug testCredit: Richard Pelham / The Sun

Whyte has protested his innocence but it could take months for the boxer to prove he did nothing wrong.

In the meantime Hearn is searching for a new opponent for AJ and one could be announced today.

Hearn teased at Whyte’s replacement, tweeting: “Update tomorrow morning. Stand by 👊”

Former unified heavyweight champion Andy Ruiz Jr has thrown his hat into the ring for a trilogy fight with Joshua.

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Even Derek Chisora has publicly campaigned to fight his long-time pal.

But as SunSport revealed on Saturday night, American Gerald Washington is the current frontrunner to win the lucrative AJ sweepstakes.

Washington, 41, was scheduled to throw down with Chisora on the undercard of the show and would be the ideal replacement.

The Yank’s height and range would be ideal for Joshua to prepare for his long-overdue grudge match with Deontay Wilder.

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Washington is a member of Team Wilder and trains with Bronze Bomber’s head coach Malik Scott.

Joshua, 33, has yet to comment on the cancellation of his second professional showdown with Whyte.


Source: Boxing - thesun.co.uk


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