Alycia Baumgardner has returned an ‘hostile analytical discovering’ and now faces a ‘full investigation’ after her undisputed world title win over Christina Linardatou.
Baumgarder defeated Linardatou by unanimous resolution to retain her WBC, WBO, WBA and IBF super-featherweight belts in Detroit on July 15.
However the American’s promotional firm, Matchroom Boxing, have since confirmed that she has registered an hostile discovering in a random check.
An announcement learn: “Matchroom can right this moment affirm that Alycia Baumgardner returned an hostile analytical discovering as a part of a random anti-doping protocol instituted voluntarily for her bout with Christina Linardatou in Detroit on July 15.
“Matchroom was first knowledgeable of this outcome on August 12.
“The relevant regulatory authorities are additionally conscious and we defer to such our bodies for additional motion and steerage as a full investigation is performed.
“Matchroom is dedicated to selling a clear and truthful sport for all athletes, and can help Alycia and her crew throughout this time, affording her the suitable due course of.”