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Anthony Joshua’s dinner in Dubai was disrupted by a surprise UKAD test.
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Promoter Eddie Hearn shared the moment online, where Joshua joked during the checks.
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The incident highlighted the strict rules he must follow as he prepares for his comeback.
Anthony Joshua’s dinner in Dubai suddenly changed when UK Anti-Doping Agency agents turned up without warning and carried out a random test while he and promoter Eddie Hearn were eating, a clip Hearn posted shows.
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Hearn uploaded the short video to social media and wrote:
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“Most tested fighter of all time. Hasn’t boxed for a year. Out for dinner in Dubai and UKAD rock up.”
In the clip Hearn says, “Just want to say, unbelievable scenes. UKAD turn up.”
The camera then lands on Joshua, who smiles, flexes and quips: “Ed, they must have seen my chin-ups.”
The scene highlights how top fighters stay in the testing pool even when they’re between fights.
As the British Boxing Board of Control’s anti-doping partner, UKAD can request samples at any time.
Those checks can be urine, venous blood or dried blood spot tests, and fighters must declare international travel when the rules require it.
Anthony Joshua hasn’t fought since his knockout loss to Daniel Dubois last September.
He has been preparing and planning his return, and the surprise test that his promoter filmed and published quickly went over social media, bringing up the issue of testing steps and athlete privacy again.
For fans, the moment is a sharp reminder: Fighters have to do more than just train and promote themselves to get back in the ring.
They also have to obey tight anti-doping laws. As Anthony Joshua’s team finalizes and announces his bout plans and dates, you can expect more news.
