Jaime Munguia Cleared of Sanctions After Anti-Doping Test
Former super welterweight world champion Jaime Munguia has been cleared of any wrongdoing after testing positive in a doping test following his victory in May against Bruno Surace. The test, which initially yielded adverse results, was determined to be a false positive. The cause was “accidental contamination with pregnenolone, a legal and non-prohibited substance.” As a result, Munguia will not face sanctions and his victory over Surace stands. Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) was initially flagged by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency a few weeks after defeating Surace. The Mexican boxer declared his innocence on social media and vowed to clear his name. After the first positive result, Munguia’s team requested the analysis of sample B, which also tested positive. However, after a thorough review of the samples, Munguia was exonerated, who expressed his desire to return to the ring before the end of the year.I want to thank the WBC for reviewing all the scientific evidence and confirming that there will be no investigation, charge or sanction. We were notified that the British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) appointed UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) as the body responsible for anti-doping regulation, testing, investigation and results management, and after their review of the complete record, they reached the same conclusion.
Jaime Munguia
I didn’t cheat – science proves it – and I am grateful to the WBC, the BBBofC and UKAD for recognizing this truth… I am ready to leave this behind and move forward with my career. I hope to return to the ring soon, and I am deeply grateful to everyone, especially my family, team, fans and sponsors, who supported me during this difficult situation.
Jaime Munguia
