Boxing: Claressa Shields tests positive for marijuana
American Claressa Shields tests heavyweight Danielle Perkins after defeating heavyweight Danielle Perkins on February 3 in Michigan ) After that, marijuana is being investigated.
The 29-year-old – the Trio Undisputed Champion – has been suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Fighting Commission.
The shield tested positive after providing a “oral fluid sample” after the battle.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) bans marijuana competition.
US sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson missed the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 in 2021 after undergoing a one-month ban after testing positive for marijuana.
WBO, a strict institution that has no power to suspend boxers, asked Shields to issue a “performance notice” asking her to explain herself, and the Michigan State Council has conducted its own investigation to see if she should face it. Disciplinary action.
“Ms Shields’ behavior as a licensed professional boxer poses a formal threat to professional boxing, the public interest, and the welfare and safety of professional athletes,” the Michigan State Council said.
Last week, Shields talked about rumors of failed drug tests on social media, calling her a “clean athlete.”
BBC Sport has contacted Shields for comment.
Shields and Perkins will be tested for drugs by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA) under WBC’s Clean Boxing Program.
Shields won gold at the 17-year-old Olympics and won the championship with multiple titles by professional boxers.
Undefeated in 16 battles, she was the first male or female to win an undisputed title of three different weights in four belt eras.
