The problem is that it's hard to give any benefit of the doubt based upon previous track record. Same thing for Miller, Povetkin and also for Browne.
Regardless of what UKAD and everyone else's reasoning, I still think it's pretty shady that Rivas' camp wasn't notified. In my opinion, passing a drug test clean is similar to making weight; The fighter at fault failed to live up to the requirements of the fight and the opponent should be notified. This allows them to decide if they want to continue the fight or leverage a penalty from it.
I like Whyte, but this coupled with the glove allegations sounds pretty bush league to me. Of course none of this is a surprise to me in the sport of boxing. I just wish we didn't have to deal with these shenanigans. There aren't many other sports where this type of activity would be tolerated.
Regardless of what UKAD and everyone else's reasoning, I still think it's pretty shady that Rivas' camp wasn't notified. In my opinion, passing a drug test clean is similar to making weight; The fighter at fault failed to live up to the requirements of the fight and the opponent should be notified. This allows them to decide if they want to continue the fight or leverage a penalty from it.
I like Whyte, but this coupled with the glove allegations sounds pretty bush league to me. Of course none of this is a surprise to me in the sport of boxing. I just wish we didn't have to deal with these shenanigans. There aren't many other sports where this type of activity would be tolerated.
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