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Jaime Munguia’s Riyadh Win in Jeopardy After Positive Testosterone Test

Facing a ten-day deadline to contest his adverse A-sample finding, Munguia insists contamination caused the positive reading

Mexico's Jaime Munguia (R) lands a punch on France's Bruno Surace during their super middleweight fight in Riyadh
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Overview

  • The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association confirmed Munguia’s May 4 urine sample contained exogenous testosterone metabolites following his rematch win over Bruno Surace.
  • Munguia has maintained his innocence, suggesting the result stems from contamination and pledging to undergo any further testing to clear his name.
  • Bruno Surace has publicly demanded that Munguia’s unanimous decision victory be overturned to a no-contest if the B-sample also returns an adverse finding.
  • Former boxing champions Jermell Charlo and Jeff Mayweather have criticized trainer Eddy Reynoso’s camp and called for year-round testing and tougher sanctions in the sport.
  • If Munguia’s B-sample confirms the initial result within the ten-day window, he could face suspension and see his win nullified.