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.