Rodriguez Returns 'adverse Finding' After Yafai Fight

Francisco Rodriguez Jr faces an anti-doping investigation aft his daze triumph complete British flyweight Galal Yafai, says Matchroom Boxing.

Yafai's promoters person been told nan Mexican returned an adverse analytical uncovering pursuing his points victory successful Birmingham past month.

Rodriguez, 31, dropped nan Olympic golden medallist successful nan last information and was a clear victor pinch scores of 119-108, 119-108 and 118-109.

It was Yafai's first master conclusion arsenic he surrendered his WBC interim title, but nan consequence is now successful question.

Matchroom Boxing said successful a statement: "Today nan Voluntary Anti-Doping Association informed Matchroom, nan World Boxing Council and nan British Boxing Board of Control that Francisco Rodriguez has returned an adverse analytical uncovering arsenic portion of a post-fight nighttime anti-doping trial pursuing his bout pinch Galal Yafai connected June 21, 2025.

"The matter will beryllium handled by nan BBBofC and nan WBC."

The nonaccomplishment was Yafai's first successful 10 pro fights, while Rodriguez has 39 pro wins and six losses, pinch 1 tie and a nary contest.

BBC Sport has contacted nan BBBofC and Vada for comment.