Joe Cusumano has returned adverse finding on anti-doping tests taken for his last fight with Adam Kownacki

American heavyweight champ Joe Cusumano under investigation

35-year-old heavyweight Joe Cusumano (22-4, 20KO) has returned an adverse finding on anti-doping tests taken for his last fight with Adam Kownacki last June. 

A former WBC USA heavyweight champion, Cusumano knocked out Kownacki in round eight of a schedued 10, on the undercard of Edgar Berlanga's bout with Jason Quigley. Cusumano knocked Kownacki down in the first round, then finished him off two-minutes into the eighth.

Since the Virginian's first-round KO defeat to Briton Daniel Dubois, he has knocked out all three of his following opponents. 

Matchroom Boxing released the following statement on August 5: 

"Matchroom can today confirm that Joe Cusumano returned an adverse analytical finding as part of an anti-doping protocol mandated by the New York State Athletic Commission following his bout with Adam Kownacki on 24 June.

"We understand a process is underway with the New York State Athletic Commission and Matchroom noww defers to the applicable regulatory authorities on the next steps.

"Whilst we are disappointed by the news, this reaffirms Matchroom's ultimate desire to regularly test active fighters and ensure we continue to promote a clean and fair sport for all athletes.

"We will not be making any further comment."

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