Josh Barnett tested positive for Drostanolone, an anabolic steroid

by Zak Woods on Jul 22, 2009 5:07 PM EDT in News Comment 4 comments

Today the California State Athletic Commission released a statement surrounding Josh Barnett's reported "positive test."

Barnett's June 25 drug test came back positive for 2a-methyl-5a-androstan-3a-ol-17-one, an anabolic steroid. CSAC learned of the results July 21 and immediately denied a license for Barnett. CSAC also informed the promoter of Barnett's August 1 bout against Fedor Emelianenko that the bout would not be approved.

"The license of Josh Barnett was denied pursuant to rule 303 of Title IV of the California Code of Regulations," said CSAC Interim Executive Officer Dave Thornton. "That rule prohibits the use of certain substances, including anabolic agents, by any boxer or MMA fighte

Drostanolone is traded under the common name of Masteron. This is the same drug that Hermes Franca tested postive for against Sean Sherk at UFC 73.

Drostanolone propionate is used in treatment of breast cancer.

[Note by Zak Woods, 07/22/09 5:55 PM EDT ]

WKR incorrectly reported the steroid as Clostebol it is in fact Drostanolone

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I’m sorry but using a breast cancer treatment drug to try and defeat a Russian superman is both funny and pathetic at the same time.

by Steve W on Jul 22, 2009 6:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I know pretty crazy

The steroid I thought it was at first you can get from sex….so yeah….

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by Zak Woods on Jul 22, 2009 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Josh Barnett: EPIC FAIL

How do you go and test positive (for a second time in your career) on the eve of your biggest fight to date?

Have a happy remainder of your career in Japan, Josh… you failed miserably!

Shamelessly self-promoting since 1997...

by E. Spencer Kyte on Jul 22, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

part of the reason I was running with my mistake is that the research indicated that it could have been a mistake so I was frantically calling the CSAC trying to get the info on what volume the metabolite was found. Luckily I caught my mistake unfortunately it was not soon enough

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by Zak Woods on Jul 22, 2009 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs