List Of Substitute Candidates For Dillian Whyte For Duel Against Anthony Joshua

Dillian Whyte canceled boxing against Anthony Joshua because he was blocked by a doping case. (Photo: Twitter/@DillianWhyte)

JAKARTA - A number of boxers' names began to emerge as strong candidates to replace Dillian Whyte for the fight against Anthony Joshua (AJ).

Whyte and Joshua are supposed to fight for the second time in professional ranks on August 12 at the O2 Arena, London, England. This is an opportunity for Whyte to avenge his defeat to AJ in 2015.

However, the opportunity was dashed after a negative result in the random anti-doping test which was carried out ahead of the big match.

Matchroom Boxing said in a statement that the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) had informed them the British Boxing Commission Association and Boxing Supervisory Board that Dillian Whyte had tested negative.

"In connection with this news, the fight will be canceled and a full investigation will be carried out. Further information regarding this event will follow," Matchroom said.

The cancellation of the duel between Whyte and Joshua made several new boxers appear. They are potential boxers as a substitute for Whyte to fight Joshua.

Derek Chisora is one of the favorites against Joshua. This boxer previously lost the last fight in December last year against Tyson Fury.

Gerald Washington is also said to be very ready to enter the ring for the duel against Joshua. Gerald actually appeared as the opening contest in the Joshua versus Whyte duel against Chisora.

Another name that was deemed commensurate to fight Joshua was Filip Hrgovic. This Croatian boxer was previously also included in AJ's undercard fight against Whyte.