Sherk Releases Statement On Steroid Test

Last week, both UFC lightweight champion Sean Sherk and Hermes Franca tested positive for steroids after their fight at UFC 73 Stacked on July 7. Franca had released his reasons for doing what he did to MMAWeekly.com, and now Sean Sherk has released statements of his own on the situation.

Sean Sherk has chosen to appeal the allegations that he used anabolic steroids. Today Sherk has remained to stand by his appeal and released his point of view on the situation in a press release:

"At the present time, I cannot explain the positive drug test in Sacramento, California," stated the UFC lightweight champion. "I know that I have never used any steroids or other banned substances, and I am investigating possible causes of the positive test with my attorney. I have never cheated, and all of my success has come from hard work and dedication to my sport."

Sherk's attorny, Howard Jacobs, will be representing him in his appeal against his suspension and fine.

The appeal will be in Los Angeles, held on August 6 at 10 A.M. Challenger Hermes Franca and Phil Baroni, who tested positive after his fight with Frank Shamrock at EliteXC, will also have their appeals heard.

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