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Article: WHITAKER TEST RESULT: COCAINE BOXER DENIES USING DRUG, LIKELY TO APPEAL; IMPACT ON CAREER UNCERTAIN.(SPORTS)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- November 5, 1997
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Byline: STEVE CARLSON, STAFF WRITER
Pernell ``Sweetpea'' Whitaker's urine test taken before his fight in Connecticut 19 days ago showed traces of cocaine, his promoter said Tuesday.
Whitaker, reached at his home, disputed the finding.
``I can tell you one thing: it's not true,'' Whitaker said. ``That's all I've got to say.''
The Whitaker camp learned Friday that Whitaker had tested positive for a banned substance, but didn't receive written notification from the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming and Athletic Commission or learn what the substance was until Tuesday. The welterweight fight at Foxwoods Resort Casino between Whitaker and Andrei ...