Three weeks ago professional boxer Claressa Shields became the undisputed heavy weight champion after knocking out Danielle Perkins [click here if you missed that].
This week the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission announced Shields' suspension after she tested positive for marixuana...
From Sky Sports
Claressa Shields has been suspended by the Michigan Unarmed Combat Commission and is under investigation after testing positive for marixuana.
The 29-year-old three-weight world champion returned a positive "oral fluid sample" for the banned substance after her win over Danielle Perkins on February 3 in Michigan.
The WBO, which is a sanctioning body and does not have the power to suspend boxers, has requested a "show notice" from Shields, asking her to explain herself, while the Michigan Commission has opened its own investigation into whether she should face disciplinary action.
"Ms Shields' conduct as a licensed professional boxer constitutes an imminent threat to the integrity of professional boxing, the public interest, and the welfare and safety of professional athletes," the Michigan Commission said.Shields denied the claims on Xitter
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