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Tyson Fury to learn ruling from WBA after VADA conducted test

Tyson Fury withdrew from his rematch with Wladimir Klitschko
Image: Tyson Fury could be stripped of his WBA heavyweight title

The WBA has confirmed they will "make a decision" over whether Tyson Fury will be stripped of his heavyweight title.

The WBA and WBO champion's future was cast into doubt after he pulled out of his October 29 rematch with Wladimir Klitschko due to being 'medically unfit', while allegations have emerged online regarding Fury's Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) conducted test.

The undefeated 28-year-old has not fought since his points win over Klitschko last November and could now be stripped of his titles.

Tyson Fury v Wladimir Klitschko - Press Conference
Image: Fury pulled out of next month's rematch with Wladimir Klitschko

"The Committee of Champions will consider Fury's case to make a decision," the WBA said in a statement released on Friday evening. 

"Regarding the VADA report, they sent a statement in which they inform that the result was positive. Now we are waiting to see if Fury's team will request the opening of the B sample test."

VADA will not be publicly releasing the results of Fury's test.

The organisation told Sky Sports: "VADA releases results to the athletes tested, the commissions, the Association of Boxing Commissions, the athletes' designated representatives and the promoters. We do not release results publicly unless requested by the athlete."

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Fury was also issued with a ten-day deadline by the WBO earlier this week to clarify his medical status or risk being stripped of his belt.

Klitschko has since been offered the opportunity to challenge IBF champion Anthony Joshua and talks are ongoing about the fight being staged later this year.

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