I have never taken banned substances to improve performance

The world champion denied taking banned substances and said he would submit to the committee’s terms in order to fight Robson Conceicao.

Two-time Olympian and two-time world champion, Oscar ValdezHe completely denied taking any of it prohibited substance To improve your performance, after having tested positive for the substance phentermine In one of the three exams taken so far for his fight against September 10 Robson Conceicao in Arizona.

ValdezThe 30-year-old received the go-ahead from both the Pasqua Yaki Sports Committee and the World Boxing Council to advance in the match. The Committee considered this substance to be prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency only when in competition, i.e. from 11:59 pm the previous day, which was supported by the Association of Boxing Commissions. The board said that this article does not help the fighter improve in competition, but it does establish certain rules.

“What about my people, I want to tell you that I have never eaten it forbidden substances To improve performance, I never did and never will,” he said Oscar Valdez through a statement. “I am very respectful of anti-doping tests since I was an amateur and now as a professional, and since I am a professional, I have undergone more than 30 Anti-Doping Tests And it’s something we always ask as a Valdes team to be on contract, that VADA tests be done to keep the sport clean and nobody has any advantage.”

Oscar, the current WBC Super Featherweight Champion, thanked the support of those who supported him and allowed him to continue the fight. “I thank all the people who believe in me. In addition to my manager Frank Espinosa, my coaches Eddie Renoso, Top Rank and all the people who have been supporting me now. I would also like to thank the Athletic Commission in Pascua Yaqui, Arizona, for authorizing this fight, I am in the best condition for compliance For all indications that WBC has announced to cooperate with required programs and activities. See you next September 10th, all my people, to defend the world title, I send a big hug and God bless you all.”