Alycia Baumgardner tested positive for mesterolone and methenolone acetate metabolites before her July fight. After the results of the tests were made public, Baumgardner declared that she had never even heard of the two substances mentioned. In addition, Baumgardner branded the act of taking drugs “unethical” and assured that she “never will take this or any other drug“. “It would also be completely contrary to how I’ve trained my entire career,” she added.
Lord, thank you for allowing me to see another day. I also pray for those who speak foul on my name bc they don’t know any better, bless them.
— Alycia Baumgardner (@alyciambaum) September 5, 2023
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In a recent tweet, amid the doping test fiasco, the undisputed featherweight champion thanked the Lord for allowing her “to see another day“. In addition, Baumgardner even prayed for those who spoke foul of her name. “Lord, thank you for allowing me to see another day. I also pray for those who speak foul on my name bc they don’t know any better, bless them,” the 29-year-old said.
Fans react as Alycia Baumgardner prays following a failed doping test
Recently, Ebanie Bridges broke her silence on Baumgardner testing positive for mesterolone and methenolone acetate metabolites. According to Bridges, the substances mentioned belonged to a “very common bodybuilding stack“. While Bridges hoped Baumgardner would receive justice, she believed the truth would come out in no time. Anyway, following Baumgardner’s recent post, a fan claimed she could easily prove her innocence “by doing a follicle test“.
You can easily prove your innocence by doing a follicle test which covers the last 6 months. The fact that you haven’t already done so is suspect. https://t.co/Qt9gD20QVL
— 〽️arley (@MarleyHalston) September 5, 2023
However, one declared Baumgardner was “following that Conor Benn playbook“. In this connection, it is to be mentioned that Benn tested positive for clomifene.
When in doubt, start praying. Following that Conor Benn playbook https://t.co/fRN5sT6w9R
— CR Boxing (@CRBoxing) September 5, 2023
However, one wrote, “The truth will come out and just keep doing you!”
Big Facts!!! They will reap what they sow. @alyciambaum I'm still your no.1 I Love you whole heartedly. You will feel this. I'm not going nowhere champ! The truth will come out and just keep doing you!!! https://t.co/OVO5kObHIX
— DaHitman9 (@BenjaminAndros) September 5, 2023
On the other hand, a fan said, “Amen watch how y’all speak on her name“.
Amen watch how y’all speak on her name. More chune for ya head top. The baum 💣 https://t.co/HGcXDovL6M
— Steven (@ThePope84) September 5, 2023
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Finally, one claimed they were just following the evidence. Besides hoping for the best for Baumgardner, they declared, “God got nothing to do with what you decide to put in your body“.
We just following the evidence baby. We hopin for the best for you & God got nothing to do with what you decide to put in your body. Matter of fact he can even hear you when you’re not subtweeting the entire world. https://t.co/Dzh4KJ5tua
— Sy (@Ohsyrus_) September 5, 2023
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