Mexican boxer Jamie Munguia was checked positive for testosterone after his victory against French Bruno Surace At the beginning of the month, the specialized site The Ring said on Thursday.
The test carried out by the VADA, an independent organization that organizes anti -doping controls in the combat sports world, revealed traces of testosterone in the Jaime Munguia sample, writes The Ring on its website.
VADA informed all relevant parties Wednesday that Jaime Munguia’s A-sample returned an adverse analytical finding for exogenous origin of testosterone metabolites following a urine sample on May 4 when he defeated Bruno Surace, sources told The Ring.
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MUNGUIA (45-2, 35 ko) has ten days to request the analysis of the sample B. If it confirms the presence of this prohibited substance, the Mexican risks a suspension. The result of his decision by decision could be canceled and requalified in draw (No-Contest). A representative of the Monguia team confirmed to the American media ESPN that she had received the notification of the anti -doping test and said they were going to request the analysis of the B sample.
Bruno Surace had created a huge surprise last December by putting Ko Mexicanrising boxing star, on its land. The 26 -year -old French boxer was then beaten by Munguia By unanimous decision of the judges (116-112, 117-111, 117-111) during revenge between the two boxers on May 4 in Ryad.
“I am shocked by the news,” reacted over the Ring. “There is no place for cheating in boxing; This sport is already quite dangerous like that. »»
“I went to Mexico and put Munguia Ko in a clear and honest way in December, and I was fairly fair play to grant him revenge in May. He knew he couldn’t fight me on equal arms. I hope this result will be immediately canceled. »»
Contacted by AFP, Surace’s physical trainer, Nagui Yougane, denounced a “manifest injustice”. “If this is proven, it would be a serious violation of sports ethics,” he said.
Testosterone “significantly improves strength, endurance, recovery and aggressiveness. This completely distorts the balance of a fight, “he added, stressing that Surace had” stood up “in Munguia” despite this pharmacological advantage “.
“This further strengthens my pride about the level displayed by Bruno that evening and validates our working method, based solely on intelligence, intensity and ethics. »»
