$25,000 Fine, Counseling for Haugen
Greg Haugen has been fined $25,000 and ordered to undergo drug counseling after testing positive for marijuana when he won the World Boxing Organization junior welterweight title last month.
Haugen scored a split decision over Hector Camacho in their title bout on Feb. 23.
Haugen, 30, appeared before the Nevada State Athletic Commission Tuesday and admitted to the problem, saying he has had a marijuana habit for “10 to 15 years.”
In addition to the fine, the commission also ordered Haugen to undergo drug counseling, to undergo random testing once a month for a year, and to serve 200 hours of community service with the Clark County School District.
Haugen also must pay all expenses involved.
The WBO has directed that the title be vacated and has ordered a rematch.
A lab test turned up traces of the drug in Haugen’s urine after he scored the decision over Camacho.
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