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Eric Molina Fails Drug Test A Day After Anthony Joshua Fight, Still Got Battered

Eric Molina Fails Drug Test A Day After Anthony Joshua Fight, Still Got Battered

He tested positive a day after his fight with Joshua.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

Don't do drugs, kids.

Eric Molina has been slapped with a two-year ban for failing a post-fight drug test. Another fighter caught juicing.

He tested positive for banned substance, dexamethasone, the day after his heavyweight world title bout with Anthony Joshua in 2016.

Molina recorded back-to-back victories following his defeat to Deontay Wilder, receiving a world title shot against Joshua.

Though the American barely landed a punch, eventually getting slept in the third round by Joshua who successfully defended his IBF title.

Joshua stands over Molina. Image: PA
Joshua stands over Molina. Image: PA
Molina crumbles to the canvas. Image: PA
Molina crumbles to the canvas. Image: PA

U.K Anti-Doping (UKAD) issued the following response to Molina's positive drug test via Sky Sports:

"American boxer Eric Molina has been suspended from all sport for a period of two years following an Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV).

"Mr Molina tested positive for the presence of the prohibited substance dexamethasone, following an In-Competition test on 11 December 2016, after his fight against Anthony Joshua.

"Mr Molina was charged with an ADRV pursuant to Article 2.1 of the Anti-Doping Rules - 'Presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in an Athlete's Sample'."

Chief executive of UKAD, Nicole Sapstead, added: "Every athlete is solely responsible for what is in their system and must adhere to the strict liability principle.

"All athletes at any level should familiarise themselves with the WADA Prohibited List and ensure they do not put themselves in a position where they may breach anti-doping regulations."

Molina was slated to fight Mariusz Wach in Poland on Friday. But after p*ssing hot, he's expected to be yanked from the card.

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Topics: Boxing News, Anthony Joshua, Boxing

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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