Browne fails another drug test

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Heavyweight contender Lucas Browne, who was due to fight for a vacant world title, has failed his second random drug test of the year.

The 37-year-old Browne (24-0, 21) was due to face Shannon Briggs (60-6-1, 53 KOs), 44, a former two-time world titleholder from New York, for the WBA’s vacant secondary title, although the date and location of the bout had not yet been set.

Browne’s A sample came back positive for the banned substance ostarine – which is supposed to increase stamina and recovery ability – following a recent test in his native Australia by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association as part of the WBC’s Clean Boxing Program.

“We have been notified by VADA about Browne’s adverse finding as he was tested under the CBP,” WBC president Mauricio …

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