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Francisco Rodriguez Returns Adverse Finding After Emphatic Win over Galal Yafai

BIRMINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – Francisco Rodriguez Jr. tested positive for a banned substance after his record-setting 575 punches landed in the fight, prompting British Boxing Board of Control and WBC investigations.

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Matchroom Boxing have revealed that Francisco Rodriguez has returned an adverse finding after his emphatic win over Galal Yafai last month

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Matchroom Boxing has announced that Francisco Rodríguez Jr., was positive in an anti-doping control after his victory by unanimous decision in twelve rounds over Galal Yafai. The combat, held on June 21 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, was an unexpected triumph of the Mexican, which raised suspicions for his performance, especially among English fans. Rodríguez Jr. (40-6-1, 27 KO), 32, surprised in his first raid on British soil, showing a tireles…

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NoSmokeBoxing broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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