Boxer Tyson Fury ‘fails’ drugs test

Heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury has reportedly failed a drugs test. The world champion was given a random drug test by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association on September 22 in Lancaster. But his urine sample tested positive for benzoylecgonine – a compound which is found in cocaine. If the result is upheld, then it could head to Fury losing his heavyweight world title belts. The 28-year-old had been due to defend his title in a rematch against Wladimir Klitschko in Manchester on October 29. But he pulled out of the match the day after taking the drug test, claiming he was “medically unfit to fight”. Two samples of urine were taken from Fury and he could choose to have the second one analysed to check the result. If that one also tests positive for cocaine or he does not ask for the second sample to be tested, he is likely to be suspended from boxing.

Drug Testing helps maintain standards in sport

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