Pelayo, Bolanos Temporarily Suspended, Banned Diuretic

by David P. Greisman

A fighter named Luis Alberto Pelayo and a journeyman named Noe Bolanos had their temporary suspensions upheld Monday morning by the Nevada Athletic Commission.

While temporarily suspended, fighters and their legal counsel then prepare their cases for a full hearing before the commission.

Pelayo and Bolanos both allegedly tested positive for the banned diuretic Furosemide after appearing on a Sept. 11 card in Las Vegas, according to Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. That was the same card on which heavyweight Luis Ortiz beat Lateef Kayode and allegedly tested positive for the banned steroid nandrolone.

Pelayo lost to lightweight prospect Jamel Herring on the card via second-round stoppage. His record dropped to 11-5 with 7 KOs.

Bolanos was stopped in two by welterweight prospect Errol Spence. His record fell to 24-11-1 with 16 KOs and 1 no contest.

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