Alycia Baumgardner returned an adverse analytical finding as part of a random anti-doping protocol and her promotional company Matchroom Boxing has stated that she will face a full investigation from the sports regulatory authorities
In a statement issued via social media shortly after Matchroom had confirmed the news, Baumgardner denied taking any illegal substances and vowed to clear her name."On August 12, 2023, I was informed that an 'A Sample' I provided on July 12, 2023 resulted in an 'Adverse Analytical Finding' of mesterolone and methenolone acetate metabolites, two substances I've never heard of or used in any way," Baumgardner's statement read.
"The sample provided immediately after my fight on July 15, 2023 tested clean and negative for all banned substances, as did my sample on June 16, 2023 which makes the July 12th result essentially impossible. "To be abundantly clear, I know that I never have, never would, and never will take this or any other drug. Not only would doing so be unethical, but it would also be completely contrary to how I've trained my entire career.
"As a professional athlete, I and I alone am responsible for what I put in my body, and my body is a temple. I am also a proud role model for any young woman or girl who seeks to follow in my footsteps. I take those responsibilities very seriously - which is why I know that I did not and would never put these substances in my body.
"I have a lot more to say about my journey and why the very idea of me taking an illegal, banned, or even dangerous substance would never make sense. So I have no intention of sitting back in silence and letting this 'play out'. I plan to keep you all updated every step of the way as I work to ensure my reputation as a clean athlete remains fully intact."
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