Dillian Whyte positive drug test cancels rematch with Anthony Joshua
The Anthony Joshua-Dillian Whyte rematch is off after the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom Boxing that one of Whyte's...
read moreA statement from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association
Since the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) began its program in 2011, our mission has been steadfast – to remain independent...
read moreDougie’s Friday mailbag (Deontay Wilder, ‘Glove-gate,’ drug testing)
DEONTAY WILDER/MYTHICAL MATCHUPS Dear Doug, I hope all is well for you and your family. I have just read your excellent open letter...
read moreSean Gibbons dismisses allegations about Manny Pacquiao testing for Keith Thurman fight
Sean Gibbons has been involved with sports in various capacities for 34 years, from his time as a pro fighter,...
read moreDougie’s Monday mailbag
Fans share thoughts on Floyd Mayweather’s retirement and who might fill the void at welterweight, PED-testing, Martinez-Salido II, ATG swan songs, the Bradley-Atlas union and more in this week’s Monday mailbag.
read moreWBC, VADA to start testing program beginning with Matthysse-Postol
The WBC has begun a drug awareness and testing program with VADA beginning with the Lucas Matthysse-Viktor Postol title fight on Oct. 3.
read moreRuslan Provodnikov-Chris Algieri to be randomly drug tested by VADA
In advance of their June 14 clash, WBO junior welterweight titlist Ruslan Provodnikov and undefeated Chris Algieri will undergo random drug testing, courtesy of VADA.
read moreDrug-tested Marcos Maidana ‘ahead of schedule’ for Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Strength and conditioning guru Alex Ariza characterized Marcos Maidana’s first round of random drug testing with the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as being “discrete, organized, and professional” on Wednesday.
read moreNSAC to randomly drug test Tim Bradley, Manny Pacquiao
Tim Bradley and Manny Pacquiao will undergo random drug testing under the auspices of the Nevada State Athletic Commission in advance of their fight on April 12 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
read moreRing Ratings Update: Brandon Rios dropped from 140-pound rankings
Last week was a slow one for worldwide boxing action, but there was one major development in THE RING’s division ratings. Due to testing positive for a banned substance following his unanimous decision loss to Manny Pacquiao, Brandon Rios has been dropped from the junior welterweight rankings.
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