The 33-year-old from London tested positive for the blood-boosting substance Erythropoietin (EPO) on January 13 this year following his bout with compatriot Sam Sexton.

Following the positive test, he admitted to using 13 banned substances, including human growth hormone and anabolic steroids, over a six year period.

During this time he competed both as an amateur and professional boxer and he has now been hit with a ban from participation from all sports which will last until February 28, 2016.

All of Olubamiwo's (pictured above and below, right) results dating from January 1, 2006, have been disqualified with all medals, titles and points forfeited.

UK Anti-Doping revealed that their investigation into Olubamiwo emerged from intelligence provided by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) relating to the trafficking of anabolic steroids, human growth hormone and insulin growth factor.

"This is an extreme example of someone who has engaged in an intentional and uncompromising doping programme over a sustained period with little or no regard for his own health, the reputation of the sport he competed in, or his fellow competitors," said UK Anti-Doping chief executive Andy Parkinson.

"The list of substances Mr Olubamiwo admits to taking is both alarming and disappointing.

"However, he is now banned for a period of four years thanks to information which informed our testing programme.

"This reinforces the fact that testing in the UK is targeted and intelligence-led, and that law enforcement has an invaluable role to play in the fight against doping."


British Boxing Board of Control (BBBofC) general secretary Robert Smith admitted that the case was a blow for the sport but that it demonstrates that drug cheats will be caught.

"While this case is extremely sad for the boxing community as a whole, it demonstrates that cheats cannot hide and that doping will not be tolerated," Smith said.

"I would like to thank UK Anti-Doping for their professionalism throughout this case as we continue to work together to ensure the integrity of our sport."

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