Alejandra Jimenez may end up having to hand back her women’s super middleweight belts to Franchon Crews-Dezurn.
Jimenez wrested two titles from Crews-Dezurn in their spirited Jan. 11 fight in San Antonio only to learn that a urine sample — her “A” sample — collected by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency the day before the bout tested positive for a banned substance.
Now, according to BoxingScene.com sources, Jimenez’s “B” sample has also come back positive.
The banned substance was Stanozolol, a synthetic substance derived from testosterone that promotes cell growth and the development of masculine characteristics. Jimenez had the choice of either presenting a defense at a hearing or having her “B Sample” tested. Jimenez opted for the latter.
None of the parties involved have commented on the matter, as the results of the drug test have not been officially announced.
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, which oversees combat sports in the state, is in the process of changing the official outcome of the Jan. 11 title fight to a no-decision.