It’s been a few days, and after all of the negative chatter on social media concerning super middleweight Jaime Munguia, his team sent out a press release that clarifies opinions that have been created since the May 29 VADA positive test result for PEDs (Performance Enhancing Drugs).
The 28-year-old Munguia (45-2, 35 KOs) from Tijuana, MX, released a statement shortly after the results were posted on social media claiming that he did not take any PEDs and that he would await due process to play out before further commenting on the situation. Apparently, that was not enough, as fans began to say not only things about Munguia but also about his trainer, Eddy Reynoso, who has had quite a few fighters under his watch test positive for PEDs while in his training camp. Canelo Alvarez, Luis Nery, and others have tested positive, and after this latest Munguia news, it’s hard not to think there is more going on than what people may want to believe.
The noise got so loud that Munguia’s team had to send out the below letter, which looks to remove Reynoso’s name from any wrongdoing while also looking to clarify misconceptions about Munguia that have popped up online.
Team Munguia sent out the following statement:
Following Jaime’s initial statement, we want to provide additional clarity in response to speculation and misinformation circulating about his recent VADA test.
First, it is important to reiterate: Jaime Munguía has never tested positive in over 100 anti-doping tests across his professional career until now. His record speaks for itself. He has always complied with VADA testing protocols and has built a reputation as a clean and respectful fighter who honors the integrity of the sport. We ask the boxing community to remember that context before rushing to judgment.
The test in question was one of multiple tests conducted during training camp—all others came back clean. The positive A-sample result was unexpected and deeply concerning to us.
Exogenous testosterone —like many banned substances—can enter the body in several ways, not solely through intentional use. At this moment, we do not yet know what caused the result.
We are rigorously reviewing every product Jaime has used, including supplements, pharmaceuticals, treatments, and anything else that could be relevant. This is a meticulous process, and we are committed to uncovering how this substance may have entered his system.
We also want to clarify that Eddy Reynoso serves only as Jaime’s trainer. He is not involved in Jaime’s nutrition, supplementation, or medical oversight. Likewise, no one on Canelo Álvarez’s team has any role in overseeing Jaime’s regimen or is in any way responsible for this situation. Any implication that Reynoso or anyone associated with Canelo’s team bears responsibility is entirely unfounded and unfair.
The only person responsible for overseeing Jaime’s supplements and vitamins is Marco Antonio Pérez Espinoza, who has worked with Jaime since nearly the beginning of his professional career. This is the first time Marco has ever been connected to a situation of this nature, and is fully cooperating in the current review process.
We have not been informed of the exact levels detected in the initial test, which is a critical piece of information, nor have we received the result of the B-sample, which is currently pending.
While we wait, we urge the public and the media to avoid drawing premature conclusions based on incomplete information. One thing we know for certain: Jaime is not a cheater. He did not knowingly or intentionally take anything that would violate anti-doping regulations. To suggest otherwise is not only inaccurate, but deeply unfair to a fighter who has always operated with professionalism, integrity, and respect for the sport. He has been a consistent advocate for clean boxing and has personally insisted on VADA testing throughout his career because he understands that in a contact sport, the use of performance-enhancing drugs can have serious, even dangerous, consequences.
There have been several instances across sports where athletes have been cleared after demonstrating that contamination—whether due to human error or tainted products—was the cause, and that there was no intent to cheat. We are hopeful that a thorough review will bring similar clarity to this situation.
We recognize that the responsibility for ensuring full VADA compliance ultimately lies with Jaime and our team. We take that responsibility seriously and are actively reviewing every detail with the utmost diligence, working alongside experts and relevant authorities, to understand what occurred and find the source of the substance detected.
We will share updates when we have more information. In the meantime, we ask for patience, fairness, and understanding. Jaime Munguía remains committed to clean competition and will cooperate fully with this process until it is resolved.
— Team Munguía
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