Lamont Peterson Tested Positive for a Banned Substance

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The rematch between IBF/WBA Junior Welterweight champion Lamont Peterson and former champion Amir Khan slated for Saturday, May 19 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas might be canceled after Lamont Peterson tested positive for steroid. Both A and B samples failed the test..

Ironically, it was Peterson who asked for Khan to undergo random blood and urine testing. The following is a statement from Andre Johnson, a spokesperson for the Peterson camp:

“We have tremendous respect for VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency) and its mission. Lamont, Barry and the entire team emphatically support random drug testing in the most comprehensive manner possible. We are working expeditiously with a team of pathologists and other medical specialists to confirm the origin of the test result and in full compliance with the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

“Lamont has never had a positive drug test either before or after this isolated occurrence and we plan to submit the medical findings by close of business Tuesday reflecting the actual facts in support of Lamont’s good faith intentions and the requirements of the commission.”

The Khan team was not available to comment. Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer said Peterson was randomly tested on April 12 and the VADA conducted the A Sample test on April 13. Peterson and the Nevada Commission were informed, but Golden Boy and Team Khan were not. The B Sample wasn’t tested until April 30.

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  3. From what I understand, Peterson isn’t licensed yet for the fight in Nevada and won’t get licensed unless he can prove his innocence. Good luck Lamont. Not only threw away a million dollar payday, but tainted your win over Khan. What makes this so stupid is the sample he gave was from the day the fight was announced. I hope he can prove his innocence, cause I was definitely looking forward to their rematch.

  4. I am very disappointed in Lamont, This is just an example that random and better drug testing should be used in Boxing. I will not be shocked if the fight is indeed cancelled but upset because I was looking forward to the fight.

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