“Even If She Was Juicing Those Punches Aren’t The Hardest”: Amid Doping Allegations, Alycia Baumgardner Doing Pad Work In Recent Training Clip Does Not Sit Well With Fans

Alycia Baumgardner, the reigning super featherweight champion, recently encountered controversy after testing positive for the prohibited steroid Mesterolone in a urine analysis on July 12. The test was taken just three days before her bout against Christina Linardatou. Even though she successfully defended her titles via unanimous decision, she landed in hot waters as the news of her positive drug test emerged after the fight. Baumgardner quickly issued a comprehensive statement vehemently denying any involvement in doping. She pointed out her history of clean post-fight tests as proof of her innocence.

However, the allegations definitely damaged her credibility among boxing fans. Moreover, her promoter Lou DiBella also acknowledged being informed of “adverse PED findings” in her pre-fight tests. Not only that, but the WBA has also mandated a fight between Baumgardner and former champion Hyun Mi Choi, who previously held the title. Furthermore, recently ESPN shared a video of Baumgardner showing off her immense power during pad work on social media. The video was captioned, “The sound of Alycia Baumgardner’s punches” pointing out the might behind the shots. So how did the fans react to her display of strength?

Fans weren’t impressed as Alycia Baumgardner showed off her boxing prowess

As the video of the champion training surfaced online, fans were quick to share their responses. The reactions from fans have been a mixed bag, with some expressing concerns and others lauding her boxing prowess. One fan raised a pertinent question, highlighting the lack of substantial reporting on the ongoing investigation into the doping allegations. He stated, “The fact that ESPN is acting like there’s No Huge ELEPHANT in the room is mind boggling. Any real reporting update on the investigation?”

Another fan directly asked if Alycia Baumgardner is the individual linked to the doping allegations, hinting at the ongoing developments within the boxing community. The fan asked, “Is this the chick that was taking juice”.

Someone else expressed anticipation for a potential showdown between Alycia Baumgardner and boxing sensation Clarissa Shields. He stated, “Her vs Clarissa that will sell out easy”.

A fan jokingly remarked, “Boxing drug testing is notoriously easy to pass , lmao how much roids do you have to take to fail the test.”

Meanwhile, one fan stated that “even if she was juicing, those punches aren’t the hardest I’ve seen from a woman boxer.” The fan claimed, “Amanda Serrano got bricks for hands.”

Another fan, however, came to her support and stated, “I’d be lying if I said she didn’t hit harder then most guys.”

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The situation Alycia Baumgardner is in is clearly generating significant buzz among fans.  What are your thoughts about the doping allegations? Do you believe Baungardner to be telling the truth? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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