Overview
- Matias returned an adverse analytical finding for the banned substance ostarine in a VADA test, first reported by Ring Magazine and confirmed to ESPN by a source.
- He has until Dec. 1 to request B-sample analysis under the Clean Boxing Program protocol.
- WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman said the investigation is underway and that Matias and his promoter have pledged full cooperation.
- Matias’ Jan. 10 title defense against mandatory challenger Dalton Smith at Barclays Center is in jeopardy after Fresh Productions won a $1.9 million purse bid in September.
- With an interim title fight set for Dec. 6 between Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz and Lamont Roach, the WBC could upgrade the interim winner or order Smith vs. Alberto Puello if the title becomes vacant.