CSAC: Baroni Positive for Two Types of Steroids
Josh Gross Jul 3, 2007
Middleweight Phil Baroni
(Pictures) tested positive for
Boldenone and Stanozolol Metabolites, the California State Athletic
Commission announced Tuesday afternoon. The 31-year-old from Long
Island, New York has been fined $2,500 and suspended 365 days from
the conclusion of his loss against Frank Shamrock (Pictures) on June 22 in San Jose. The final
51 days of that suspension will be fulfilled at the start of
Baroni's next licensing year, should he decide to reapply.
"While we respect the process and intent of the test we are disappointed with the results as they are completely unexpected," said Baroni's manager, Ken Pavia. "Phil did not knowingly ingest these drugs, which we are told are veterinary in nature.
"We intend to exercise all rights that are afforded by the state
commission and (CSAC Executive Officer) Armando Garcia."
Baroni joins Carter Williams, who was suspended six months and fined $1,000 following a positive test for cocaine, as the second fighter to test for banned substances following the Strikeforce/EliteXC co-promoted card.
"Phil Baroni feels that worse than any fine or suspension is the disgrace associated with the positive test to himself, his family and fans," Pavia said. "As such he asks that judgement be withheld until all facts are in evidence."
All other fighters on the card have been cleared by the CSAC.
"While we respect the process and intent of the test we are disappointed with the results as they are completely unexpected," said Baroni's manager, Ken Pavia. "Phil did not knowingly ingest these drugs, which we are told are veterinary in nature.
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Baroni joins Carter Williams, who was suspended six months and fined $1,000 following a positive test for cocaine, as the second fighter to test for banned substances following the Strikeforce/EliteXC co-promoted card.
"Phil Baroni feels that worse than any fine or suspension is the disgrace associated with the positive test to himself, his family and fans," Pavia said. "As such he asks that judgement be withheld until all facts are in evidence."
All other fighters on the card have been cleared by the CSAC.
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