Morton Tests Positive
14th June, 2007 - 7:27 am
L.A. Times - Former USC and NFL wide receiver Johnnie Morton tested positive for elevated levels of the steroid epitestosterone before suffering a June 2 knockout loss in his mixed martial arts fighting debut at the Coliseum, the California State Athletic Commission announced Wednesday.

Armando Garcia, executive director of the commission, said because Morton refused a post-fight drug test and has since failed to explain his actions, he is subject to a permanent revocation of his fighting license.

Morton has been suspended indefinitely and his $100,000 purse temporarily held. [READ]

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