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The Independent
2 days ago
- Health
- The Independent
Jaime Munguía promises ‘clarity' on failed drugs test, but hints at inadvertent use
Former world champion Jaime Munguía has released a second statement after his failed VADA test following his points decision over Bruno Surace. Munguía has intimated in the last twenty-four hours that the exogenous testosterone in his system was due to contamination and reiterated that he had been tested more than 100 times in his career without an adverse finding. Last week, VADA said that Munguía had tested positive for elevated testosterone following his rematch with Surace. A few days after the adverse test result was announced, Munguía asked for his second sample to be tested. Those results are not yet known. Now, Munguía's team have released a statement promising 'additional clarity' in response to what it calls 'speculation and misinformation'. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jaime Munguía (@jaimemunguiaoficial) However, the Instagram-released statement does little but muddy the waters. Munguía's team said in its statement: 'The test in question was one of multiple tests conducted during training camp – all others came back clean. The positive A-sample result was unexpected and deeply concerning to us. Exogenous testosterone – like many banned substances – can enter the body in several ways, not solely through intentional use. At this moment, we do not yet know what caused the result.' The team added: 'We are rigorously reviewing every product Jaime has used, including supplements, pharmaceuticals, treatments, and anything else that could be relevant. This is a meticulous process, and we are committed to uncovering how this substance may have entered his system.' There was an attempt through the statement, too, to assuage speculation that Eddy Reynoso, Munguía's coach, had any part in Munguía's nutrition. The team asked for speculation to cease until the results of the second test were revealed. It was also said by Munguía's team that they had not yet been informed about the exact levels of testosterone in the first sample. The statement reads: 'While we wait, we urge the public and the media to avoid drawing premature conclusions based on incomplete information. One thing we know for certain: Jaime is not a cheater. He did not knowingly or intentionally take anything that would violate anti-doping regulations. To suggest otherwise is not only inaccurate, but deeply unfair to a fighter who has always operated with professionalism, integrity, and respect for the sport.' It adds: 'He has been a consistent advocate for clean boxing and has personally insisted on VADA testing throughout his career because he understands that in a contact sport, the use of performance-enhancing drugs can have serious, even dangerous, consequences.'
The Independent
30-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Bruno Surace calls for defeat to Jaime Munguía to be overturned after opponent returns positive test
Former world champion Jaime Munguía has returned an adverse analytical finding for testosterone metabolites in his A-sample after his second fight against Bruno Surace. The Ring reports that Munguia's A-sample returned an adverse analytical finding, and that the 28-year-old has 10 days to request an analysis of his B-sample. Munguía had defeated Surace on points following their first encounter, which Surace won by knockout. On the undercard of stablemate Saúl 'Canelo' Álvarez's unification bout with William Scull, Munguía, 45-2 (35), controlled the bout with Surace from start to finish, continuing a similar pattern from the first fight. In the original meeting, Surace found a knockout punch in the sixth round to turn the contest on its head. The defeat to Munguía was the first of Frenchman Surace's career, the 26-year-old moving to a record of 26-1-2 (5). Speaking about Munguía's positive test, Surace told The Ring: 'I'm shocked by the news that Jaime Munguia tested positive for a banned substance. There's no place in boxing for cheating; the sport is dangerous enough already." He added: 'I went to Mexico and knocked out Munguía fair and square in December and I was gracious enough to give him a rematch in May. He knew he could not beat me on a level playing field. I trust that this result will be overturned immediately.' Munguía linked up with Eddy Reynoso ahead of facing Surace for a second time at the start of May. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), which adminstered the tests, has been approached for comment. Watch the very best boxing with a DAZN subscription DAZN is the home of combat sports, broadcasting over 185 fights a year from the world's best promoters, including Matchroom, Queensberry, Golden Boy, Misfits, PFL, BKFC, GLORY and more. An Annual Saver subscription is a one-off cost of £119.99 / $224.99 (for 12 months access), that's just 64p / $1.21 per fight. There is also a Monthly Flex Pass option (cancel any time) at £24.99 / $29.99 per month. A subscription includes weekly magazine shows, comprehensive fight library, exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes documentaries, and podcasts and vodcasts.
France 24
29-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
Munguia denies doping despite adverse test result
The Ring Magazine reported on its website on Thursday that the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) had "informed all relevant parties" that the "A" sample provided by Munguia was positive for exogenous origin of testosterone metabolites. If the "B" sample returns a similar adverse finding Munguia faces suspension and the the change of his victory to a no-contest. "Several experts have explained that there are multiple ways contamination can occur, and I am fully willing to undergo any retroactive, current, or future testing to demonstrate that I have always been a clean athlete," Munguia said in a statement posted on Instagram. The 28-year-old, who owns a record of 45-2 with 35 knockouts, said he has undergone numerous anti-doping tests in his career and never tested positive. "I was tested twice during this training camp, and both results came back negative, which is why receiving this notification of an adverse finding has been a complete surprise to me," said Munguia, who added he would not comment further until the "B" sample results are known. Munguia earned a unanimous decision victory over Surace on May 4 in Riyadh, on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez's super middleweight title unification triumph over William Scull. Munguia kept Surace on the ropes for much of the match as he avenged a knockout loss to the French fighter in December. Surace told The Ring that the result of the rematch should be "overturned immediately". "I went to Mexico and knocked out Mungiua fair and square in December and I was gracious enough to give him a rematch in May," he said. "He knew he could not beat me n a level playing field. I trust that this result will be overturned immediately".
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Munguia denies doping despite adverse test result
Jaime Munguia insisted Thursday he has "always been a clean athlete" as it emerged the Mexican boxer tested positive for a banned substance after his victory over France's Bruno Surace on May 4. The Ring Magazine reported on its website on Thursday that the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) had "informed all relevant parties" that the "A" sample provided by Munguia was positive for exogenous origin of testosterone metabolites. Advertisement If the "B" sample returns a similar adverse finding Munguia faces suspension and the the change of his victory to a no-contest. "Several experts have explained that there are multiple ways contamination can occur, and I am fully willing to undergo any retroactive, current, or future testing to demonstrate that I have always been a clean athlete," Munguia said in a statement posted on Instagram. The 28-year-old, who owns a record of 45-2 with 35 knockouts, said he has undergone numerous anti-doping tests in his career and never tested positive. "I was tested twice during this training camp, and both results came back negative, which is why receiving this notification of an adverse finding has been a complete surprise to me," said Munguia, who added he would not comment further until the "B" sample results are known. Advertisement Munguia earned a unanimous decision victory over Surace on May 4 in Riyadh, on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez's super middleweight title unification triumph over William Scull. Munguia kept Surace on the ropes for much of the match as he avenged a knockout loss to the French fighter in December. Surace told The Ring that the result of the rematch should be "overturned immediately". "I went to Mexico and knocked out Mungiua fair and square in December and I was gracious enough to give him a rematch in May," he said. "He knew he could not beat me n a level playing field. I trust that this result will be overturned immediately". bb/rcw
Scottish Sun
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Jake Paul's send offer to fight KSI on CHRISTMAS EVE and reveals terms including PPV and drug testing
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) JAKE PAUL has a fight with KSI on his Christmas list after sending his bitter rival an offer to fight on December 24. The bitter YouTube enemies are yet to settle their score in the ring - despite recent attempts to strike a deal behind the scenes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 KSI facing off with Jake Paul in 2020 Credit: Getty Images - Getty Nakisa Bidarian - co-founder of Most Valuable Promoters alongside Paul - revealed an offer to fight on Christmas Eve was sent to KSI. Bidarian said KSI and Wasserman - who promote Misfits Boxing bouts - have had the contract for 15 days. A bout over ten rounds, at 192.5lb, in an 18x18ft ring with VADA testing to be promoted by MVP and Wasserman was tabled. He added that the offer included a 50/50 deal PPV share other than the UK which is 60/40 in KSI's favour and 60/40 to Paul in the US. READ MORE IN BOXING JAKE EXPECTATIONS Jake Paul reveals talks to face Usyk after teasing shock world title shot A fan probed Bidarian over why the fight would be staged on Christmas Eve. He responded: "What are you watching Christmas Eve? Nothing. Jake and KSI will have the entire world's attention." Mams Taylor - KSI's manager and co-founder of Misfits which homes to celebrity-style crossover bouts - hit back. Taylor said: "Hey man, we sent you an offer too and you insisted we redline yours. 3 CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS "Yours is one sided. Ours is fair and clearly a real attempt to make the fight actually happen." Taylor said they countered with a fight in the US, with a coin toss to decide who walks out second. Jake Paul reveals stunning behind-the-scenes talks to fight Oleksandr Usyk after teasing shock world title shot It would include full drug testing, at 190lb over eight rounds in a 20x 20ft ring, co-promoted down the middle with both to mutually approve all costs. Taylor added: "Your contract had MVP as lead promoter in charge of everything and you put Wasserman boxing USA as side promoter. "(FYI Wasserman boxing USA does not exist). You purposely omitted Misfits as an ego based mind game tactic. "C'mon man. Let's give the people what they want and not let ego's get in the way. "We have a duty to our clients and respect due to the fans that made them!!" KSI, 31, is yet to fought since losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 26, in October 2023. Jake Paul vs KSI: The terms Jake Paul's terms 10 rounds 192.5lb 18x18ft ring Full VADA testing December 24th MVP in association with Wasserman KSI's terms Fight in USA Full VADA testing 190lb 8 rounds 20x20ft ring Co-promoted down the middle Both promotions to mutually approve all costs and undercard fights etc He was due to return last August but pulled out with a hand injury before illness saw him withdraw from facing MMA star Dillon Danis, 31, in March. KSI is now due to have surgery on his busted hand with his boxing career up in the air. Meanwhile, Paul, 28, returns against ex-middleweight world champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr, 39, on June 28 in a cruiserweight clash. It comes after he fought at heavyweight in November to beat Mike Tyson, who controversially came out of retirement aged 58. Paul now drops back down to the 200lb limit of 14st 4lb while KSI lost to Fury a stone lighter at 183lb. Their weight disagreement has been the biggest factor standing in the way of the grudge bout. And Bidarian said: "Not engaging in a back and forth. "We proposed our terms to Wasserman on April 4 and the offer that followed was those exact terms. Jake Paul wants to fight KSI. "He does not need to fight KSI. Jake has campaigned at 200+ since December of 2023 and plans to continue at that weight with the intention to contest for a world championship by the end of 2026." 3 Jake Paul returns on June 28 against Julio Cesar Chavez Jr Credit: The Mega Agency
