by David P. Greisman
A British junior welterweight prospect named Justin Newell has been sentenced to three years and eight months in prison for his role in storing a significant amount of cocaine on behalf of drug dealers, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.
Police found 486 grams of cocaine at Newell’s home, as well as “amphetamines worth £2,000 and a quantity of benzocaine, which is used as a cutting agent for the drugs,” the article said.
“Newell pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to supply, possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and possession of criminal property,” the article said.
The 26-year-old turned pro in 2010 but fought only sporadically at first, not returning to the ring again for another year and a half. He fought once in 2011, twice in 2012, twice in 2013 and three times last year, going 9-0 with zero knockouts.
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