PHILADELPHIA (December 5, 2011)—This past week it was announced that prized Philadelphia Amateur Damon Allen was banned by USADA (United States Anti Doping Agency) for using a banned substance during competition.
Allen, nineteen years old wanted to set the record straight on the circumstances surrounding the suspension.
“I had a swollen hand and my grandmother gave me a water pill and I looked on the website Globaldro.com to make sure it was safe to take the anti-inflammatory. Water pills were not on the banned substance list but the correct name was Furosimide.” said Allen
Unfortunately it came up in a test and USADA suspended Allen.
Allen was looking at a two year ban.
“The fact that I was honest and forthright with my situation and have a sworn affidavit, USADA cut the suspension”
The ban started on September 1st and Allen can then return to active competition on March 1st, 2012
Allen has a record of 110-9 and was a Silver Medalist at the 2010 Golden Gloves; 2011 Bronze Medal winner at the United States championship and is going to compete in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Decorated Philly Amatuer Damon Allen talks about Drug Ban
Re: Decorated Philly Amatuer Damon Allen talks about Drug Ban
A suspension until March 1, 2012 will PREVENT Damon Allen from competing in the USA Boxing National Championships which is the "reload" tournament for the USA Olympic boxing team. The tournament starts February 26, 2012 so Damon would not be able to enter if he is still suspended.