Francisco Rodriguez Tests Positive Drug After Yafai Win

Mexican flyweight boxer Francisco Rodriguez has failed a post-fight drug test following his upset unanimous decision victory over British Olympic gold medallist Galal Yafai, where Rodriguez won the WBC interim title. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) informed Matchroom Boxing, the World Boxing Council (WBC), and the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) about the adverse analytical finding, prompting investigations by the WBC and BBBofC. Rodriguez and his team have the right to have the 'B' sample tested, but if it also returns positive, the fight result could be overturned to a no-contest, and Rodriguez may be stripped of the title. Yafai, who suffered his first professional loss and sustained significant punishment during the bout, expressed strong frustration over the news. Rodriguez's positive test adds to recent doping controversies involving other fighters in the same boxing stable, raising broader concerns about drug use in the sport. While Rodriguez awaits further proceedings, the situation casts doubt on what was the biggest victory of his career to date and threatens his future opportunities in the division.