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Josh Barnett

Late last night, Josh Barnett issued a statement regarding this suspension and removal from the Affliction: Trilogy fight card.

My Response

Many of you are wondering what’s happening. What I can say is that when applying for my license, the CSAC asked for me to submit a urine sample for testing prior to granting my license as they do with everyone, I believe. It was not a random test. I had no reason to believe there would be any issues and went in to submit my sample at the earliest possible opportunity on June 25th. I never once thought there would be a problem.

My representatives and I are working to gather as much info as possible and handle this situation as best as we can. I am embarrassed and want for nothing more than to resolve this issue and receive a license from the State of California as I have done many times already and for other states as well.
I am very thankful for all the great family, friends and fans that still support me.

Sincerely,
Josh

[Source: Josh Barnett]

3 Comments
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  1. Amir says:

    Yea, thanks Josh, that explains everything, thanks for being very clear in addressing the issue…

  2. R.J. St.Croix says:

    there is NO excuse for having roids in his system. after Sherk got popped and claimed he was given tainted supplements, everyone should have taken note and been a LOT more careful about what they are taking, so again no excuses. this is not the first time Barnett has been caught and claimed innocence so i will be very surprised if he proves himself this time, seeing as he still claims innocence but has never provided this “proof” he has.

  3. patrick says:

    what a ***** retard… and what the **** is affliction waiting on finding a new openant??? they need to hurry the asses up!! been almost two days now!!

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