In August 2021 the boxer Jack Ewbank was arrested by the police for the supply of Cocaine and possession of criminal property. In September 2023 the Athlete pleaded guilty in court and he was sentenced for 29 months.
Hereafter United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) became aware that the Athlete had received criminal convictions and opened an investigation. Thereupon in February 2024 UKAD reported an anti-doping rule violation against the Athlete for trafficking or attempted trafficking of a prohibited substance.
Following notification to the Athlete at the prison he initially failed to respond. Ultimately in August 2024 the Athlete admitted the violation, waived his right for a hearing and accepted the sanction proposed by UKAD.
Therefore UKAD decides on 25 September 2024 to impose a 4 year period of ineligibility on the Athlete, starting on the date of the provisional suspension, i.e. on 1 February 2024.
