Julio Cesar Martinez popped for a banned substance

The Ring has confirmed that the former WBC flyweight titlist tested positive for a banned substance surrounding his March 30 win over Angelino Cordova. The bout took place as part of the inaugural Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) on Prime Video pay-per-view event at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. A collected sample from testing conducted by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) produced findings of S5 Diuretics and Other Masking Agents. “ slated to come before the commission again in June, tentatively scheduled for June 25,2024,” Louis Hamilton, NSAC administrative assistant, confirmed to The Ring. “But there is always the possibility that could be continued to a future meeting.” Martinez (21-3, 15 knockouts; 2 No-Contests) remains under suspension by NSAC pending further investigation. All presiding offices under the Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) are obligated to honor the ruling. Martinez, The Ring’s No. 3-rated flyweight, cannot fight anywhere in the U.S. during that time. Guadalajara’s Erick Garcia Benitez (5-6-1, 1 KO) also tested positive for S5 Diuretics from the same show, in a four-round defeat to Justin Viloria (5-0, 3 KOs). ​ https://www.ringtv.com/673624-julio-cesar-martinez-suspended-by-nevada-commission-for-positive-drug-test-surrounding-march-30-win/ This is not the first time, as he was among the guys the WBC let off the hook for clenbuterol for "contaminated meat" alongside Canelo and Vargas.