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By Jake Donovan
Fringe featherweight contender Gilberto Sanchez-Leon was given a nine-month suspension for testing positive for steroids prior to his May 1 fight with Eloy Perez.
The suspension is backdated from the night of the fight, which means he will not be eligible to re-apply for a license anywhere in the United States until on or after February 1. He also received a fine equivalent to 35% of his purse from the fight.
A pre-fight urinalysis provided by Sanchez-Leon (29-7-2, 9KO) showed anabolic agent Nandrolone Metabolite in his system. The result surfaced after his fight, in which he lost a majority decision to Perez on the non-televised portion of the Floyd Mayweather-Shane Mosley pay-per-view telecast.
The explanation offered was that he claims to have felt ill prior to the fight, and received a shot. Sanchez-Leon believes that whatever was in the shot was the reason he tested positive.
“I’ve never had any problems with any drugs. I’ve fought many fights in the United States, and never tested positive. The shot I took in the pharmacy must’ve contained the drug found in my system, but I am prepared for whatever action you feel is necessary.”
A letter was submitted to the Nevada State Athletic Commission on May 10 by Sanchez-Leon. [Click Here To Read More]
Fringe featherweight contender Gilberto Sanchez-Leon was given a nine-month suspension for testing positive for steroids prior to his May 1 fight with Eloy Perez.
The suspension is backdated from the night of the fight, which means he will not be eligible to re-apply for a license anywhere in the United States until on or after February 1. He also received a fine equivalent to 35% of his purse from the fight.
A pre-fight urinalysis provided by Sanchez-Leon (29-7-2, 9KO) showed anabolic agent Nandrolone Metabolite in his system. The result surfaced after his fight, in which he lost a majority decision to Perez on the non-televised portion of the Floyd Mayweather-Shane Mosley pay-per-view telecast.
The explanation offered was that he claims to have felt ill prior to the fight, and received a shot. Sanchez-Leon believes that whatever was in the shot was the reason he tested positive.
“I’ve never had any problems with any drugs. I’ve fought many fights in the United States, and never tested positive. The shot I took in the pharmacy must’ve contained the drug found in my system, but I am prepared for whatever action you feel is necessary.”
A letter was submitted to the Nevada State Athletic Commission on May 10 by Sanchez-Leon. [Click Here To Read More]
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