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Francisco Rodriguez Banned for Two Years After Drug Test

3/31/2026

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Francisco Rodriguez received a two-year ban after failing a drug test following his June 2025 victory over Galal Yafai.
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) found octodrine and oxilofrine in Rodriguez's urine sample.
Rodriguez did not respond to UKAD's provisional suspension notice, triggering Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
Rodriguez's two-year ban is retroactive from July 30, 2025 to July 30, 2027, while Yafai is interim champion and slated to fight Ricardo Sandoval later in 2025.

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Francisco Rodriguez received a two-year ban after failing a drug test following his June 2025 victory over Galal Yafai.
UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) found octodrine and oxilofrine in Rodriguez's urine sample.
Rodriguez did not respond to UKAD's provisional suspension notice, triggering Anti-Doping Rule Violations.
Rodriguez's two-year ban is retroactive from July 30, 2025 to July 30, 2027, while Yafai is interim champion and slated to fight Ricardo Sandoval later in 2025.