Claressa Shields has been suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Fight Fee and is below investigation after testing constructive for marijuana.
The 29-year-old three-weight world champion returned a constructive “oral fluid pattern” 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 “present discover” from Shields, asking her to clarify 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 skilled boxer constitutes an imminent risk to the integrity {of professional} boxing, the general public curiosity, and the welfare and security {of professional} athletes,” the Michigan Fee mentioned.
Final week, Shields addressed rumours of a failed medication check on social media, saying she was a “clear athlete”.
Sky Sports activities Information has contacted Shields for remark.
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