Lucas Browne Will Most Likely Be Stripped Of World Title After Failing Steroid Test
Moscow, Russia (March 21st, 2016)– ESPN.com’s Dan Rafael is reporting that Lucas Browne has tested positive for the substance clenbuterol following his WBA heavyweight title victory against Ruslan Chagaev on March 5th in Russia. Rafael tweeted the news, stating Browne failed the test which was carried out by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA).
Clenbuterol is, according to steroid.com, a powerful bronchodilator that is used to treat breathing disorders like asthma. While it’s been extremely successful in such treatment plans it has never been approved by the U.S. FDA. It is, however, approved and used in most other countries around the world. Some speculate the only reason Clenbuterol has never been approved by the U.S. FDA is due to there being no need. There are several other related medications, very closely related that are already approved for U.S. use.
The result of the bout will likely be reversed to a “no-contest’ decision but fines and a suspension have yet to be determined. At the time of writing, Browne, or representatives of his team, have yet to issue a statement. Clenbuterol is currently listed on the USADA list of banned substances in the US.
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