C. Boi is out of UFC SP (Photo: Reproduction Instagram carlosboimma)
The heavy weight Carlos Boi assured his innocence, after being removed from the UFC Sao Paulo on October 28th for alleged use of illegal substances. USADA, the organization responsible for conducting anti-doping tests for Ultimate athletes, announced that the Brazilian had been caught undergoing testing and he was temporarily suspended while he mounts the defense of his case.
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Through his social networks, Boi declared that, since signing with the UFC, he even stopped using caffeine to avoid being caught in anti-doping tests for a contaminated supplement, regretted the “mistake” and said he was innocent.
“I come through this to communicate my departure from UFC Sao Paulo, October 28th. I was informed of a potential drug test violation… I am fully aware that I have not used any substance prohibited by USADA since I signed with the UFC! I didn't even take caffeine in capsule form anymore! I will be awaiting USADA’s judgment… With that in mind, I apologize to everyone who was looking forward to this fight”, declared Boi.
The Brazilian signed with the UFC after winning the first eight fights of his career. Undefeated, at 8-0, he would make his debut against Christian Colombo. Officially, the UFC is looking for a replacement to face the Dane, but if they don't find one, Colombo will be officially removed from the squad. UFC Sao Paulo, the last event organized by the company in Brazil in 2017.
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