Overview

• On July 9, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association informed Matchroom Boxing, the WBC and the BBBofC that Francisco Rodriguez Jr. returned an adverse analytical finding in his post-fight sample.
• The British Boxing Board of Control and World Boxing Council have launched formal investigations into whether his June 21 win should be overturned.
• Rodriguez landed a flyweight division record 575 punches from 1,089 thrown during his unanimous decision upset over the undefeated interim champion.
• Rodriguez publicly questioned the result on social media, asking what substance triggered the finding after multiple clean tests in the lead-up to his bout.
• The outcome of the inquiries will determine the legitimacy of his interim title and could influence his eligibility for future high-profile fights.