Irish boxer tests positive ahead of Rio Olympics - reports

They report that the boxer was tested in recent days and the sample given has tested positive.

Irish boxer tests positive ahead of Rio Olympics - reports

According to a report in the Irish Examiner, an unnamed Irish male boxer has allegedly tested positive for a banned substance.

It is understood that the test was done in Ireland before the Olympic team left for Rio in recent days, with the result only emerging today.

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