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Yafai Becomes Mandatory Challenger Amid Drug Scandal

8/15/2025

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Galal Yafai is now the mandatory challenger for flyweight champion Ricardo Sandoval due to a doping scandal.
Francisco Rodriguez Jr. failed a drug test following his victory over Yafai in June.
A rematch was ordered but later reversed; Yafai's promoter requested the WBC to reevaluate its decision after Rodriguez's prior positive test in December.

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Galal Yafai is now the mandatory challenger for flyweight champion Ricardo Sandoval due to a doping scandal.
Francisco Rodriguez Jr. failed a drug test following his victory over Yafai in June.
A rematch was ordered but later reversed; Yafai's promoter requested the WBC to reevaluate its decision after Rodriguez's prior positive test in December.