Dillian Whyte has reportedly been cleared to resume his boxing career after an investigation confirmed that his positive drugs test was the result of a contaminated supplement.
Whyte was set for a highly-anticipated rematch with Anthony Joshua last April, but just a week out from the fight, it was cancelled after he returned ‘adverse analytical findings’ in a pre-fight test conducted by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association.
The heavyweight protested his innocence from the beginning and according to Sky Sports has been proven right, with the failed test reportedly the result of contamination from a nutritional supplement following an extensive investigation.
After the lengthy battle to clear his name, Whyte has now given his thoughts on the matter whilst speaking to Sky Sports.
“It’s been really tough, because I knew I was innocent, but then you can’t talk, you can’t say nothing. You have to be professional, trust the process, trust the lawyers and trust the people around you. It’s been tough, but tough times make tough men.
“First of all, I’m relieved more than anything, but of course I’m angry as well because it’s cost me so much. The most important thing is it cost me the chance to beat AJ. Everything else after that is secondary but you know it’s a mix of emotions.
“I’m angry and I’m disappointed as well because people in this game don’t give you a chance to prove yourself. Everybody is quick to say, ‘Yeah, yeah, yeah,’ instead of giving people a chance.”
Whyte went on to say just how much the failed test has affected him mentally.
“I’m not going to lie, it was depressing and I was heartbroken. When you know you’re innocent and it’s not some bull**** story. When you’re going through everything and spending loads of money and time, losing sleep and thinking about it constantly. What did I do? Where did I eat? Where did I go?
“I was in Portugal, America, I was in the UK, I was all over the place. I was in London for the press conference. I was trying to piece together everything and trying to break everything down and going over it, over and over again. What did I eat that was out of the normal? What did I drink? Where did I eat? Where did I go?
“It was just depressing. It was like ‘Groundhog Day’ every day, going over it, over and over. Trying to piece things together and then everything was coming up blank.”
More news on when Whyte could return to the ring is expected soon.