Three-time world champion James Toney has tested positive for steroids and has been given a one-year suspension.
The state of California Athletic Commission issued the ban, pending an appeal, and said Toney tested positive after beating Danny Batchelder in May.

Batchelder also tested positive and has also been suspended until 22 May, 2008.

Toney, 38, also tested positive for nandrolone two years ago and it cost him victory over then WBC heavyweight champion John Ruiz.

"They have a right to appeal," said California Athletic Commission chief Armando Garcia.

"My recommendation is suspension until the end of the licensing year and a $2,500 (£1,267) fine for both.

"We will give them the 30 days to appeal. If they don't, that's what the suspension will be."

Toney won a split decision over Batchelder, an outcome that will not be changed, Garcia said.

Toney is a former middleweight, super middleweight and cruiserweight world champion and has 70 wins from 79 fights.

In Toney's defence, I completely believe he has never used steroids. The only proof you need is to look at the blubber he calls an abdomen