Polish heavyweight Kamil Sokolowski (11-28-3, 4 KO’s) been banned from all sport for a period of three years after a UKAD urine test returned an adverse finding for testosterone following his fight with Frazer Clarke last November. Olympic bronze medallist, Clarke, won the six round contest on points.
In a statement, UKAD said that Sokolowski – regarded as a true test for any promising heavyweight – responded to the finding, stating that he believes the finding was down to his usage of a supplement which contained the prohibited substance.
As he admitted to the violations, Sokolowski’s ban was reduced from four years to three. His ban began on 21st April 2023.
UKAD’s statement can be found below:
“On 12 November 2022, UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) collected an In-Competition urine Sample from Mr Sokolowski after his fight against Frazer Clarke at the AO Arena in Manchester. Analysis of Mr Sokolowski’s Sample returned Adverse Analytical Findings (AAFs) for the exogenous origin of testosterone and its Metabolites.
“Testosterone is listed under section S1.1 of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) 2022 Prohibited List as an anabolic androgenic steroid. It is a non-Specified substance which, when administered exogenously, is prohibited in sport at all times.
“On 21 April 2023, UKAD notified Mr Sokolowski of the AAFs and issued him with a Provisional Suspension from sport.
“Mr Sokolowski responded to UKAD’s Notice on 30 April 2023 indicating that he used a supplement which he believed contained the Prohibited Substances found in his Sample.
“On 26 May 2023, UKAD charged Mr Sokolowski with the commission of ADRVs for the Presence and Use of Prohibited Substances. Mr Sokolowski admitted the ADRVs and accepted the asserted period of Ineligibility. In accordance with ADR Article 10.8.1, Mr Sokolowski was able to reduce the asserted four-year period of Ineligibility to three years, after admitting the violations and accepting the asserted period of Ineligibility within twenty days of the Charge Letter.”