Claressa Shields has been suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Fight Fee and is beneath investigation after testing constructive for marijuana.
The 29-year-old three-weight world champion returned a constructive “oral fluid sample” for the banned substance after her win over Danielle Perkins on February 3 in Michigan.
Marijuana is banned in-competition by the World Anti-Doping Company (WADA).
The WBO, which is a sanctioning physique and doesn’t have the facility to droop boxers, has requested a “show notice” from Shields, asking her to elucidate herself, whereas the Michigan Fee has opened its personal investigation into whether or not she ought to face disciplinary motion.
“Ms Shields’ conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an imminent threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public interest, and the welfare and safety of professional athletes,” the Michigan Fee mentioned.
Final week, Shields addressed rumours of a failed medicine take a look at on social media, saying she was a “clean athlete”.
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted Shields for remark.
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