Boxer Dillian Whyte cleared of any wrongdoing by UK Anti-Doping ahead of Saudi Arabia bout

“UKAD has accepted the explanation provided by Mr Whyte and, in accordance with the UK Anti-Doping Rules, the charge against Mr Whyte has been withdrawn.

“This would ordinarily mean that UKAD would not make any public statement, in accordance with the applicable confidentiality rules to which UKAD is subject.

“However, since certain confidential information relating to this matter (including the fact of the initial charge) has unfortunately made its way into the public domain.

“UKAD and Mr Whyte have agreed to take the unusual step of releasing the following limited information to put an end to speculation concerning Mr Whyte’s status.”