Welterweight contender Alexander Besputin tested positive for a banned substance after his victory over Radzhad Butaev on Nov. 30 in Monte Carlo, according to The Athletic.
Ligandrol, which has been shown to increase lean muscle mass, was found in Besputin’s “A” urine sample, according to a Monaco Boxing Federation test report obtained by The Athletic.
Besputin, Russian who fights out of Oxnard, California, defeated Butaev by a wide decision to win what the WBA calls its “regular” title at the Casino de Monte Carlo Salle Medecin.
Besputin (14-0, 9 KOs) was ordered by the sanctioning body to defend the title against mandatory challenger Yordenis Ugas, who fights Mike Dallas on Feb. 1. Meanwhile, Besputin said he expected to make his first defense in the spring.
It’s not clear yet what impact the positive test will have on his plans.
Boxing Junkie doesn’t recognize the WBA’s “regular” title.