Joshua: Doping is a big problem

“It’s funny that two people, Jarrell Miller and Dillian Whyte, publicly accused me of doping, but both were caught doping before the fights with me,” said Anthony Joshua (25-3, 22 KOs). Dillian Whyte (29-3, 19 KO), who was caught using illegal drugs, several tens of hours after the announcement of this information, replaced Robert Helenius (32-4, 21 KOs).

“I don't believe that Dillian can be a fraud. I was with him, I saw his determination and diligence. Everything looked good, we finished sparring, and suddenly this message. This is very frustrating. The day before, on Friday, eight days before the fight, after training, I thought: "That's it, we will win." I am against doping, but I support Dillian. I can't imagine that he is a liar. I called him recently to support him. He told me that he would clear his name. He has my support, and if he is found guilty, I will be very shocked, ”said James “Buddy” McGirt, White’s coach.

“The truth is that some people are more privileged than others. If I had been caught doping, I would have practically been lynched in my country. The fight against doping in each country should be the same. In England, about White's failure, I hear "oh, this is boxing", and no one gives a damn. Either they must legalize everything for everyone, or have uniform rules for everyone. If I were in a situation like Povetkin, Fury or Canelo, I would never get a license in Finland again in my life, and I would be destroyed, ”said Helenius.

“Obviously, boxing has a problem with doping. When I found out about this case, I was not even surprised. These things unfortunately happen in boxing and that's the problem," Joshua added.