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Mariusz Wach vehemently denies Klitschko drug test and glove-tampering claims


Phil D. Jay 
WBN Editor
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Pole opens up to WBN on Klitschko allegations

Under-fire heavyweight Mariusz Wach has spoken exclusively to World Boxing News as the storm around him and the Klitschko brothers’ management looks set to end up with lawyers on both sides getting involved.

The 32 year-old was firstly accused of submitting a positive drugs test after his failed attempt to dethrone heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko on November 10, before a second glove-tampering suspicion was added this week.

‘The Viking’ has rigorously denied both accusations and has vowed to fight all the way to prove that he has no intention of gaining an illegal advantage for what was his first challenge at a world title last month.

“I have no idea why these allegations have come out,” Wach told World Boxing News.

“When it comes to the glove situation, I believe that it was used as a distraction before the fight in the locker room. I don't know why it is being brought up now.

“Anyone who knows boxing would tell you that it's impossible to remove the padding from a glove without leaving any marks on it, especially within such a short period of time. It simply makes no sense.

“The only thing I can do is keep telling the truth. I've never willingly taken any anabolic steroids and I was devastated when I heard the accusations.

“All the supplements that I consumed were monitored and given to me by my trainers. I am a boxer and my job is to focus solely on training and fighting, which is what I did. Any other matters were left up to my trainers.

“I'm not blaming or accusing anyone though I simply don't know how I tested positive. It would be completely ridiculous to take any illegal stuff before such an important fight. It was the fight of my life, and I'd never take any risk to ruin my boxing carrier.”

Wach is now facing up to the task of defending his name and as Andre Berto and Lamont Peterson can testify; any charge involving steroid abuse can seriously put a block on fighter’s immediate career.   

“I don't want to think about that yet, I'm still in shock,” said Wach. “Even if I get suspended, I'll use that time for training and getting ready for future bouts. I am going to stay positive and not let this bring me down or push me back.

“I leave all the negotiating to my promoters, manager and lawyers,” he added.

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