A doping sample of Oscar Valdez (29-0, 23 KOs) tested positive for a banned VADA drug. The fight against Robson Conceição (16-0, 8 KOs), scheduled for September 10, is under the threat of ...
The athletes' doping controls were conducted by VADA (Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency), which works closely with the WBC. Valdez himself has not yet interrupted his training, and his lawyers are already working on the case. The banned substance in question is phentermine, a dietary anorectic commonly used to suppress appetite. The concentration detected in the body was indeed low, but high enough to fall within the scope of a banned agent.
Valdez case will be represented by a specialist, renowned boxing lawyer Pat English. The defense already has its own version - herbal tea.
It is interesting that phentermine is not included in the list of banned substances by WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency), but VADA already considers it to be a banned substance. Representing the boxer, Pat English has already sent a 13-page letter of clarification to the WBC, VADA and Top Rank, the promoter of Valdez.
As of now, the upcoming September 10 boxing night has not yet been cancelled. Valdez believes he will defend the WBC featherweight title on September 10. VADA technically cannot suspend a competitor. That right belongs to the Arizona State Athletic Commission, which will decide whether the fight will take place or be cancelled.
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Oscar is a fighter who trains under Eddie Reynoso, Canelo's mentor, who also once had problems due to similar incidents. Then the explanation sounded in the form of contaminated beef. This time, herbal tea is cited as the excuse.