Alycia Baumgardner Cleared of Intentional Banned Substance Use by WBC
Undisputed super-featherweight champion Alycia Baumgardner has been declared not guilty of intentionally taking a banned substance, according to a recent statement by the World Boxing Council (WBC). The American fighter tested positive for mesterolone just days before her victorious bout against Christina Linardatou in July. The WBC's thorough investigation considered Baumgardner's defenses, ultimately ruling out intentional ingestion for performance enhancement. In their statement, the WBC acknowledged the validity of the anti-doping test but highlighted the lack of conclusive evidence supporting Baumgardner's intentional use of mesterolone. Despite placing her on probation for a year, the WBC confirmed her status as the reigning WBC Super Featherweight World Champion. The probation entails random anti-doping tests at Baumgardner's expense, with any adverse findings leading to immediate action under the WBC Clean Boxing Program Protocol. Baumgardner expressed gratitude to the WBC for a fair investigation and agreed with the ruling, emphasizing her commitment to clean competition. She eagerly accepted random testing during her probationary period, highlighting her dedication to the sport. The WBC's decision underscores the complexity of anti-doping cases and strives to strike a balance between acknowledging the test result's accuracy and determining the athlete's intent. #AlyciaBaumgardner #WBC #BoxingChampion #AntiDoping #CleanSport
