Local boxing rocked by Lerena doping drama
The 26-year-old cruiserweight champion tested positive for a banned substance last month, the WBC has confirmed.
Kevin Lerena is growing in stature. Photo: Johan Rynners/Gallo Images.
South African boxing has been rocked by the announcement that Kevin Lerena has tested positive during a routine doping test.
The 26-year-old, the current IBO cruiserweight champion, was flagged during a routine test last month, done by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Society (Vada).
It’s an orgainsation that works in conjunction with the the World Boxing Council to ensure boxers stay clear of banned substances.
BREAKING NEWS: Boxer Kevin Lerena tested positive in a test by @Vada_Testing done in October 18, in Johannesburg, South Africa.
The Clean Boxing Program protocol will now begin.#WBC #Boxing #CBP #CleanBoxing pic.twitter.com/Edqcv0A6lA
— World Boxing Council (@WBCBoxing) November 7, 2018
Lerena has been a fine performer since turning professional in 2009, winning 21 bouts and only losing once.
Further details weren’t immediately available.
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