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By Tom Roddy
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World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury could face being stripped of his titles after reportedly testing positive for cocaine.
Fury, 28, was due to fight Wladimir Klitschko on September 23 in a rematch but pulled out due to being "medically unfit."
But, according to ESPN, Fury tested positive for cocaine the day before he was due to fight the Ukrainian.
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It is reported that the drug was discovered in a random urine sample taken as part of a Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) test.
In a letter to Fury , which ESPN said it had obtained, VADA president Dr. Margaret Goodman wrote: "Mr. Fury has the right to promptly request analysis of the 'B' sample at his expense."
Fury has yet to comment. Newsweek has contacted Hennessey Sports, Fury's promoter, for comment.
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