Facts
The UK Anti-Doping Limited (UKAD) had charged Kenneth Anderson, the athlete, for an omission of the Anti-Doping Rules. During a match on October 20, 2012, a sample was taken for doping control purposes. Analysis of the sample showed the presence of amphetamine, which is a prohibited substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) prohibited list.
The sanction dated May 16, 2013, was a period of ineligibility of two years from 9 November 2012, the date with effect from which the Athlete was provisionally suspended. The Athlete's results from the bout on 20 October 2012 are disqualified. The prize money of £15,000 must be repaid to the British Boxing Board of Control.
History
The athlete couldn't appear at the hearing because of hospitalization. His representative explained the appeal was made on two grounds: The first was that it was reasonably anticipated that fresh evidence could be available. The second was that the tribunal had misdirected itself as to the standard of proof and approached the Appellant's evidence with excessive caution. The notice asked for further time to obtain the fresh evidence.
However no new evidence was provided.
Decision
The appeal is dismissed, the sanction of the former decision remains.
