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Morton Tests Positive for Steroids
The California State Athletic Commission announced today that Johnnie Morton has tested positive for anabolic steroids.
Former NFL football player Johnnie Morton (Pictures) has tested positive for anabolic steroids following his mixed martial arts debut on June 2, California State Athletic Commission Executive Officer Armando Garcia informed Sherdog.com Wednesday afternoon.
In order to receive a license to fight, Morton, 35, was required to undergo a pre-fight urinalysis. According to Garcia, Sample A came back as positive for a “very elevated TE ratio, which is testosterone. And that is 83.9—the normal industry standard for an athlete is 6.”
Garcia said Sample B confirmed the results, and “that is consistent with anabolic steroid use.”
Morton faces the revocation of his license as well as a maximum $2,500 fine. Disciplinary action is on hold until the CSAC receives the results for Morton’s drugs of abuse tests. Garcia said Morton was notified via letter several days after the fight, and that he has 10 days to respond if he wishes to receive a hearing in front of the commission. As of Wednesday afternoon, Morton had not responded.
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from South Jersey
Jun 15, 2007 1:19 PM
Im pretty sure they are doing everything they can do. From what I understand, Morton refused a post fight urine sample - which ment he didnt get paid the $100k he was supposed to earn. But now they are saying that they did have a ‘sample b’ (post fight) So my question is, did he get paid? Or is he taking $2,500 out of his own pocket for getting his ass whipped in an MMA ring? (that would be awesome..)
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from Ontario, Canada
Jun 14, 2007 12:30 PM
What are the consequences if Morton doesn’t respond in any way, shape or form? I know he loses his license, pay, etc. but can he just walk away from way from it as if it never happened? Can the CSAC take any legal action outside of what they are already doing?