Joshua in trouble, WBA has voted for VADA mandatory testing for top 15 fighters!

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  1. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The World Boxing Association (WBA) Board of Directors voted in favour of the “Fair Boxing” program being implemented in a compulsory way in the regional and world fighting championships for the top 15 rankings of the organization.

    During the second shift of the WBA Board Meeting, they agreed by voting that boxers for this type of fights should be enrolled in the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) program. The motion was proposed by the President of the WBA, Gilberto Jesus Mendoza, as a way to achieve a fairer sport.

    Mendoza invited all organizations that have not joined to work together with VADA, and do it now to the boxing’s benefit. The executive explained that being registered in the association’s program does not mean that fighters will be tested for each fight, but tests will be done randomly as it is done normally by VADA.

    He also explained that if it is necessary, promoters can request tests before the fights and take charge of the costs arising.

    After the motion was approved, the Board left the responsibility of creating a committee to manage and carry out the program on Mendoza’s behalf.

    Source: box-scene

    Thoughts? Will Joshua test positive if his tests are conducted by VADA?
     
  2. Chuck Norris

    Chuck Norris Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Actually Joshua will be the first to sign for this.
     
  3. KiwiMan

    KiwiMan Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Joshua already did VADA for his last fight
     
  4. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    UKAD but was overseen by VADA. Joshua has never tested by VADA, only by UKAD with VADA overseeing it.
     
  5. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    So you think VADA are great testers but terrible test overseers?
     
  6. houmzz

    houmzz Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    No, either UKAD is protecting Joshua or Joshua knows how to outfox UKAD.
     
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  7. Jackomano

    Jackomano Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    With the money Hearn has at his disposal Joshua will never fail a test.
     
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  8. Beez

    Beez Active Member Full Member

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    But the point being VADA are overseeing the process... so their impartial and would be flagging up any irregularities.

    I thought also VADA testing was done for the AJ WK fight also...
     
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  9. Sugar 88

    Sugar 88 Woke Moralist-In-Chief

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    And VADA can't either catch a corrupt body they're overseeing or recognise incompetence?
     
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  10. OpinionOfACasual

    OpinionOfACasual Boxing Addict banned Full Member

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    AJ is an olympian.

    He's dealt with VADA his whole career.....
     
  11. It's Ovah

    It's Ovah I am very feel me good. Full Member

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    You only fail a test in boxing if someone has dirt on you or you're thick as a New York chesecake. Joshua will have all bases covered, never you worry.
     
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  12. Gymbot

    Gymbot Active Member Full Member

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    Or maybe he's clean?
     
  13. BCS8

    BCS8 VIP Member

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    Now I'm hungry for New York Cheesecake :babeando: Sounds good!
     
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  14. madballster

    madballster Loyal Member Full Member

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    Oh please. Stop the tinfoil hat non-sense unless you got specific proof.
     
  15. Sephiroth Rising 7

    Sephiroth Rising 7 'No tears please!' banned Full Member

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    Hearn has deep pockets.
     
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