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The Chickasaw Nation Boxing Commission has reversed the 45-day suspension of heavyweight prospect Tommy Zbikowski, who tested positive for marijuana after his fight Saturday night in Oklahoma. A second test was taken at an independent lab near Chicago, where the boxer tested negative. The Commission accepted the second test result.
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Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum has advised BoxingScene.com that heavyweight Tommy Zbikowski's 45-day suspension will be lifted as soon as possible. Zbikowski was one of the five fighters placed on suspension by the Chickasaw Nation Boxing Commission for failing drug tests in connection to last Saturday's card at the WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Zbikowski and four other fighters tested positive for marijuana.
Golden Boy Promotions CEO, Richard Schaefer, said that he is continuing to remain in contact with unbeaten, six-time titlist Floyd Mayweather, both socially as well as from a business standpoint, although he would not reveal what has been talked about during their mutual conversations.
According to sources close to the negotiations, there is "no commitment completed for the Tim Bradley-Amir Khan fight," on July 23, and "The fight's not done."
Top Rank's CEO Bob Arum is shocked with the recent news that five fighters involved with last Saturday's card at the WinStar Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, were placed on suspension by the Chickasaw Nation Boxing Commission for failing drug tests. Tommy Zbikowski, heavyweight Andy Ruiz Jr., John Jackson, Terrance Roy and David Robinson were all placed on suspension. All five fighters tested positive for marijuana.