Claress Shields faces WBO in the case of the alleged failed drug test after the unquestioned title of the hefty master.
The WBO information letter reports that Shields did not pass the drug test after the victory over Daniele Perkins on February 2 at Detroit. WBO now wants answers or can be forced to dismantle the title shield.
Part of the official document sent to the World Boxing News on Thursday is: “The main WBO office received via e -mail, official communication from Mr. Benjamin Parker, Director of the Division licensing, on behalf of the Department of License and Regulation of the Michigan Commission not armed regarding documents regarding documents regarding documents regarding documents regarding documents regarding documents regarding WB documents.
“Sm. Linda Cleggy directed the investigation into complaints that demand a violation of the unarmed regulatory law of Michigan, MCL 338.3601 et seq. And related administrative principles.”
The letter described what they thought happened: “Mrs. Claressa Shields participated in a professional boxing competition against Daniele Perkins at the Dort Financial Center in Flint, Michigan. Mrs. Shields won the fight with a unanimous decision. After the fight, Mrs. Shields submitted an oral sample of screening fluid to detect the presence of controlled substances, alcohol, amplifier, stimulants, drugs that escalate performance or other prohibited substances, including their derivatives or metabolites.
“On February 7, 2025, the Department was informed that Mrs. Shields oral fluid survey indicated a positive result of the presence of marijuana [THC]. According to the applicant (Mrs. Clegg), the presence of the substance states that Mrs. Shields moved in a way that threatens the integrity of professional boxing sport and the safety of professional boxers to the detriment of public interest. In addition, according to a government official, the presence of a forbidden substance states that Mrs. Shields moved in a way that poses an upcoming threat to public interest to professional boxing competitions, justifying the suspension of her license. “
Shields is in the face of the operation of the Michigan Commission, which may cause WBO to be forced to enter.
“As a result, the Department, on behalf of the unarmed combat committee, Michigan, began proceedings in accordance with the Act on administrative procedures Michigan in order to determine whether disciplinary actions should be taken against Mrs. Shields, in whether her name should be listed on one or more domestic ordeal lists of organ suspension.
“Finally, an order summarizing the suspension states that Michigan, an unarmed combat commission, through his agent – a licensing and regulation department, corporations, securities and commercial licensing office – undertakes action against Mrs. Shields.
“In accordance with the order, the Department examined and determined that there is a sufficient reason to state that Mrs. Shields as a licensed professional boxer is a direct threat to the integrity of professional boxing, public interest as well as social welfare and safety of professional athletes, which requires emergency.
“Therefore, an order was issued for suspension of Mrs. Shields’s boxing license, which was in force on the day of release. As a result, the Commission will place the name Mrs. Shields on the national suspension list or will notify the National Managers of the decision to suspend its license. “
The global boxing organization outlined procedures that should be performed to avoid losing the championships.
“The alleged criminal must” show the cause “, providing credible evidence of why the WBO World Championship Committee should not take affirmative actions in the delicate of alleged violations of regulations and/or WBO policy. From the very beginning, we must emphasize that according to the WBO principle, when any WBO master or participant is testing positive for prohibited or prohibited substances, WBO does not have to demonstrate intentions, faults, neglect or knowledge of utilize in the warrior. This is due to the fact that the warrior’s duty is to make sure that no forbidden or forbidden substances will enter their body.
“Fighters are fully responsible for any forbidden or prohibited substances found in their system.”
Finally, WBO revealed an action plan if Shields cannot “show the cause” in this case.
“If the WBO master is found guilty or pleaded guilty of any of the prohibited acts presented above by the competent court with jurisdiction, the WBO World Championship Committee may recommend the President and the WBO Executive Committee that the recognition of the WBO master will be withdrawn and the title has been announced from the date of registered official fault.
“Non -compliance with this order will cause Mrs. Shields to give up all rights and the committee will continue without further hearing or citation.”
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