A heavyweight doping battle between Tyson Fury, VADA, UKAD and the BBBoC
This article examines the doping allegations currently facing heavyweight boxer, Tyson Fury. Specifically, it looks at:
- Alleged positive test for cocaine by Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA)
- Suspension of Fury’s boxing licence by British Board of Boxing Control (BBBoC)
- Alleged positive test for nandralone by UK Anti-Doping Association (UKAD)
- UKAD’s hearing and potential conflict of interest concerns
- Further allegations of refusing to provide a sample to UKAD
- Timing of UKAD’s decision to charge Fury
- Stance of the BBBoC
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- Tags: Anti-Doping | Boxing | British Board of Boxing Control (BBBoC) | UK Anti-Doping Association (UKAD) | United Kingdom (UK) | Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) | World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
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Written by
Phil Bonner
Phil Bonner is an associate at Centrefield LLP, a sports and media law boutique based in Manchester, England.
