Why is USADA releasing Erik Morales' test results before even checking the B sample?

Discussion in 'World Boxing Forum' started by Mr. Sandman, Oct 19, 2012.


  1. Mr. Sandman

    Mr. Sandman 27-2 (21 KO) Full Member

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    While I believe it's likely Morales used clenbuterol to make weight, there is a reason they split the samples up and have them tested the way they do to avoid false positives. Now he is labeled a cheat without it even being proven yet. Marion Jones similarly had an A sample turn up positive for PEDs, but her B sample did not, and so it was scarcely even reported as it was determined to be a false positive by USADA's procedural standards.

    Are they even allowed to release this information the way they have?
     
  2. Bladegunner

    Bladegunner Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    yes. If it gets leaked that's not their problem. They inform Morales and GBP that their job. Whoever leaks the news after that is in camp.