Anthony Joshua’s evening out in Dubai took an unusual turn on Thursday when officials from the UK Anti-Doping Agency (UKAD) arrived unannounced to conduct a test.
The former heavyweight champion was dining with his promoter, Eddie Hearn, at a luxury restaurant where the pair were reportedly discussing Joshua’s next fight. Their dinner was interrupted when UKAD officers entered to carry out the procedure.
Hearn shared footage of the encounter on social media, joking: “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 remarks, “Unbelievable scenes. UKAD turn up,” before turning the camera to Joshua, who grins, flexes, and says: “Ed, they must have seen my chin-ups.”
As the official anti-doping partner of the British Boxing Board of Control, UKAD is authorised to test licensed fighters at any time, whether in the UK or abroad. Tests may include urine, venous blood, or dried blood spot samples, and boxers are required to declare their travel movements.
Joshua, who has not fought since his knockout defeat to Daniel Dubois last September, remains in the testing pool as he prepares for a return to the ring.
