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Kubrat Pulev withdraws from his EBU title fight against Marius Wach.Wach will fight someone else for the EBU belt.http://www.boxebu.biz/ebu-situation-of-the-titles/.

 

Dan Rafael ‏@danrafaelespn 3h3 hours ago


Heavyweight @lucasBrowne fails another drug test. My story: http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/18110513/heavyweight-contender-lucas-browne-fails-another-drug-test … #boxing @WBCBoxing @WBABoxing

 

In a recent test conducted in Browne's native Australia by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association as part of the WBC's Clean Boxing Program, Browne's A sample came back positive for the banned substance ostarine (also called enobosarm), which is supposed to increase stamina and recovery ability.http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...ontender-lucas-browne-fails-another-drug-test.

 

It is the same substance that former super middleweight titleholder Lucian Bute tested positive for following his controversial draw with world titleholder Badou Jack on April 30. Ostarine has been on the World Anti-Doping Agency's banned list since 2008.http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...ontender-lucas-browne-fails-another-drug-test.

 

Browne has not commented on the failed test. Manager Matt Clark declined to comment to ESPN and referred any questions to Browne's attorney Leon Margules, who did not return messages seeking comment.http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...ontender-lucas-browne-fails-another-drug-test.

 

At the time of his enrollment in the WBC's Clean Boxing Program, Browne said, "By voluntarily enrolling in this program, I am able to be randomly (blood or urine) tested at any time, 365 days of the year.

"I have absolutely no issues with this, as I am a clean athlete and I believe boxing needs this kind of regulation. I welcome this aspect of safety for the sport of boxing. I despise all drugs, whether they be performance-enhancing or recreational.
http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...ontender-lucas-browne-fails-another-drug-test.

 

"Having always been a clean athlete, I am totally opposed to any form of doping. I've always felt that cheaters in professional boxing should be banned for life. With 21 KOs in my 24 victories, I'm of the same opinion as (heavyweight titleholder) Deontay Wilder -- if I was ever to use PEDs, I might end up killing someone."http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...ontender-lucas-browne-fails-another-drug-test.

 

A sample given by former world titlist Bermane Stiverne on Nov. 11 as part of the WBC's Clean Boxing Program was positive for the banned substance methylhexaneamine, a stimulant also known as dimethylamine or DMAA. However, Stiverne will be allowed to go through with his fight against Povetkin for the WBC's vacant interim title on Dec. 17 in Moscow. The WBC said in its report on Stiverne's positive test that it will sanction the bout for the interim title because Stiverne has never had a positive test in the past and that "there is no evidence that Stiverne intentionally or even knowingly ingested a banned substance with the purpose of enhancing his performance in any fashion. Stiverne's ingestion of DMAA was purely accidental."
http://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/...ontender-lucas-browne-fails-another-drug-test.

 

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Vlad Hrunov ‏@HrunovVlad 4h4 hours ago


It's Lucas Browne. He is always positive #testpositiveagain @lucasBrowne

 

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Slowly getting there. Currently 122kgs and will be aiming for 115kgs. @TheCannonBriggs @WBABoxing @knockoutclothin @ausboxing @Kieza_cmail

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Evgeny Romanov who ko'd Wilder out cold in amateurs will fight in his second pro fight on 25 nowember in Russia.

 

We need Romanov/Wilder second fight in pro ranks.