Former Champion Jaime Munguía Notified of Possible Failed Drug Test
PhilBoxing.com
Fri, 30 May 2025
Former world champion Jaime Munguía's recent comeback victory has been overshadowed by serious allegations of a doping violation. The Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) officially informed all relevant parties on Wednesday that an A-sample collected from Munguía on May 4, the day he defeated Bruno Surace in their highly anticipated super middleweight rematch in Saudi Arabia, returned an adverse analytical finding. The finding indicates the presence of exogenous origin of testosterone metabolites, suggesting the use of a synthetic form of the hormone.
The May 4th bout saw Munguía avenge his stunning December loss to Surace, which was widely regarded as the "Upset of the Year" after the Frenchman knocked him out. Munguía had seemingly regained his footing in the super middleweight division with a decisive performance, but this latest development casts a significant shadow over that achievement.
Exogenous testosterone metabolites are indicators of testosterone introduced from an outside source, rather than naturally produced by the body. Testosterone is a powerful anabolic steroid known to enhance muscle mass, strength, and recovery, providing a significant unfair advantage in combat sports.
Munguía now faces a critical ten-day window to request the analysis of his B-sample. This second sample, a sealed portion of the original urine collection, will be tested to either confirm or refute the initial adverse finding. While a B-sample occasionally yields a different result, it is a rare occurrence in anti-doping cases.
Should the B-sample confirm the presence of exogenous testosterone metabolites, Munguía could face severe repercussions, including a lengthy suspension from boxing and the potential overturning of his victory against Surace to a "No Contest." Such a ruling would not only tarnish his record but also further complicate his standing in the competitive super middleweight division. (With a report from Gabriel F. Cordero)
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