Mystery Disease Kills Thousands
Gay Marriage Vote Puts Heat On Christie
Undefeated middleweight (160 pounds) prospect Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. tested positive for a banned substance following last month's 10-round unanimous decision over Troy Rowlands, his promoter, Top Rank, confirmed on Saturday.The 23-year-old Chavez Jr. (40-1-1, 30 knockouts) could forfeit his Nov. 14 win over 34-year-old Rowland (25-3, seven KOs) and will apparently have to fork over some cash as a result of the penalty.
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer told ESPN.com's Dan Rafael that Chavez tested positive for Furosemide, a diuretic, and faces a fine and suspension.
The positive results were revealed as a result of Chavez's pre-fight urinalysis.
"Basically ... he took diuretics not knowing it was banned in Nevada or anywhere for that matter," said Top Rank's Carl Moretti. "Controlling his weight loss has always been an issue with him. Hopefully, he will learn."
Chavez has 20 days to respond to Tuesday's formal notification, which would be followed by a hearing. If the result and the penalty stand, Chavez's victory would become a no-decision.
Chavez would then be subject to a suspension of nine months as well as a financial penalty that could equal the amount of his purse. After that, Chavez would have to pass another urine test before being licensed to fight in Nevada again.
Chavez Jr. is the son of the former world champion and Mexican great by the same name.
Chavez-Rowland took place on the undercard of Manny Pacquiao's 12th-round knockout victory over Miguel Cotto, which earned Pacquiao the WBO welterweight (147 pouds) title -- his record seventh world title in as many weight classes.
House GOP Offers Deal In Big Fight
Washington Gay Marriage Legislation Signed Into Law By Governor Chris Gregoire
Officials Confirm: Prescription Drugs Found In Whitney Houston's Room
U.S. Green-Lights Google's Massive $12.5 Billion Purchase
Syrian Rebels Fight Off Attack On Key Town
How Long Will Santorum's Surge Last?
Afghanistan Base Named 'Aryan' Raises Objections From Soldiers
WATCH: Fox News Pundit's Disturbing Comments About Rape
Apple Announces Investigation Of Foxconn Factories
Obama's Birth Control Rule Will Hurt Homeless Veterans, Warns GOP Congressman
Debt Ceiling Showdown 2: Coming This Fall, In Time For The Election, Only Worse
WATCH: 25 Million Tons Of Japan Tsunami Debris Headed Directly Our Way
Scott Brown's Pledge To Keep Out Third Parties Written With Help Of Third Party
Topless Protesters Target 'Gas Gangsters'
Supreme Court Justice Robbed
It's Only Getting Worse: Economists' Latest Dire Prediction
Rex Sinquefield Apologizes For Comment Linking Schools With KKK
Huff TV: WATCH: Arianna Weighs In On Tony Bennett's Call To Legalize Drugs
DNC Pushed To Incorporate Marriage Equality Into Party Platform
In One U.S. City, Budget Cuts Leave Homeless Without Bathrooms, Water Overnight
Obama Sending Ambitious Plan To Congress
WATCH: Anderson Cooper's Hilarious Adventures With Adele
WATCH: Bill Maher Rips GOP Concept Of 'Elites'
