Facts
The UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) charges Timo Hoffman, the "athlete", for a violation of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on February 23, 2013 a sample was taken for doping test purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of ephedrine. Ephedrine is a prohibited substance according the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
History
The Athlete purchased Vicks MediNait and Asprin Complex at the airport pharmacy on the way to the bout as he had a bad cold. He did not expect over-the-counter medicine to contain “doping agents”. During an investigation his laptop was taken by the police, his arguments was that without his laptop he couldn't defend himself properly. During this case it was difficult to communicate with the athlete.
Decision
The period of Ineligibility imposed upon the Athlete shall be a period of two years commencing from 9 am (BST) 21 May 2013 and ending at 9 am (BST) 21 May 2015.
The Athlete’s results of the BBBOC Heavyweight Prize Fighter event in London on 23 February 2013 are automatically disqualified and any prize money obtained by the Athlete in that Competition is hereby forfeited.
Costs
Each party shall bear their own costs of these proceedings.
