Enzo Maccarinelli has been banned for 6 months due to drug abuse. What a massive ***** - he seemed to have the world at his feet 5 or 6 years ago, but now look at him. What a waster!
Will save him some brain cells and spare him from being knocked out again this year. For his own health its a shame the ban isnt a bit longer
Agree with you all that it's DEFINITELY a good thing for his long term health.... It amazes me how far he's fallen since that defeat to Haye!
Asif Vali Khan's manager was telling Anthony Crolla about this at a small hall show about a month ago
Tris Dixon Enzo Maccarinelli has been suspended for six-months after testing positive for methylhexaneamine (MHA) The methylhexaneamine came from an over-the-counter supplement. UKAD says it can be found in lots of them under different names So not as if it was some hardcore, Larry O level doping. But still he has to take responsibility for any supplements he takes and needs to make sure they're all above board.
He should retire. Although i do enjoy watching his fights. The way Frenkel knocked him out, it was amazing that he came back.
By Enzo Maccarinelli Following my fight against Shane McPhilbin in March, I was extremely surprised and disturbed to have tested positive for a banned substance known as methylhexaneamine. I purchased a product called Dexaprine that contained this banned substance from a combat magazine. The advert stated that it was an approved substance and I checked the ingredients which had no reference to any banned substance that I was aware of. In fact, it also stated that it was suitable for athletes. I have since found out that this fat burner contained a substance and consequently I failed a dope test, albeit with a very low reading. I wish to state that this substance was in no way used to gain any advantage in the ring or enhance my performance and whilst I appreciate that it may look that way, I would certainly never cheat or cut corners in my preparation. I have been tested over 20 times in my career and have never failed any random or post fight doping test, but on this occasion, due to my naivety, I have tested positive for a banned substance. I was contacted by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) and helped them with their investigations, where I gave them both the product that I had taken, the container and also the advert from which I ordered these supplements. The explanation I gave which is reflected accurately in their formal decision is evidence that my intention was not to knowingly take a banned substance or to gain an unfair advantage in competition. I am very conscious of my reputation within the sport of boxing and even prior to the decision, that has been released today, I promised to fully accept any punishment that was given as a result of this positive test. Furthermore, I voluntarily vacated my British Cruiserweight Championship so to allow my opponent, Shane McPhilbin, the opportunity to rechallenge for it whilst I serve my 6 months suspension, as I could not bear the thought of holding such a prestigious championship if anyone thought that I hadnt won it fairly. I have volunteered to assist UKAD in any way I can to prevent other boxers or sportsmen from being put in the same situation as I currently find myself in due to the availability of what appear to be perfectly legitimate supplements and manufacturers not making it clear on their products that they contain banned substances. UKAD have accepted my offer and I am determined to ensure, along with the British Boxing Board of Control that the awareness of such supplements is enhanced and others do not have to face the humiliation that I now have to. I would like to thank UKAD for their understanding and support in this matter and their punishment which I hope reflects the honesty in which I approached this situation. I would further like to thank Robert Smith of the BBBofC for his support and apologize to everyone involved in boxing for any stain on our great sport. http://www.boxing scene.com/maccarinelli-talks-ban-i-apologize-everyone-involved--55128
I would just see it as a mistake. A pro-athlete should probably know better than to be taking dodgy supplements out of a combat magazine, but hey, we all make mistakes. Hardly "drug abuse" and I wouldn't see Enzo as a "drug cheat" either.