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Boxing World Reacts To Surprise Failed Canelo Drugs Test

The boxing world has gone into overdrive following a positive test by Canelo Alvarez ahead of his May 5th showdown with Gennady Golovkin.

It is understood organisers are still hopeful of the fight going ahead on May 5th at the T-Mobile Arena.

Despite Canelo testing positive for the substance known as Clenbuterol.

His promoters Golden Boy released a statement admitting the positive test but mentioned that it was consistent with meat contamination consistent with similar cases that have happened other Mexican athletes in recent years.

The boxing world has been voicing their concerns in their droves on social media:

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