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American Claressa Shields is under investigation after testing positive for marijuana following her win over heavyweight Danielle Perkins on 3 February in Michigan.<\/b><\/p>\n
The 29-year-old – who is a three-weight undisputed champion – has been suspended from fighting in the state by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission.<\/p>\n
Shields tested positive after providing an “oral fluid sample” after the fight.<\/p>\n
Marijuana is banned in-competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada).<\/p>\n
American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson missed the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 after receiving a one-month ban following a positive drugs test for marijuana.<\/p>\n
The WBO, which is a sanctioning body and does not have the power to suspend boxers, has requested a “show notice” from Shields, asking her to explain herself, while the Michigan Commission has opened its own investigation into whether she should face disciplinary action.<\/p>\n
“Ms Shields’ conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an imminent threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public interest, and the welfare and safety of professional athletes,” the Michigan Commission said.<\/p>\n
Last week, Shields addressed rumours of a failed drugs test on social media, saying she was a “clean athlete”.<\/p>\n
BBC Sport has contacted Shields for comment.<\/p>\n
Under the WBC’s clean boxing programme, Shields and Perkins would have been subject to drug testing by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (Vada).<\/p>\n
Shields won gold at the Olympics aged 17 and has won titles in multiple weights as a professional boxer. <\/p>\n
She is undefeated in 16 fights and was the first boxer, male or female, to win undisputed titles in three different weights in the four-belt era.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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