Clean Boxing program: Formoterol
In the demanding world of professional boxing, physical preparation is everything. Stamina, lung capacity, and recovery during a fight can make the difference between victory and defeat.
However, when certain medications cross the line of natural performance, they conflict with the principles of clean sport. One such case is formoterol, a substance common in asthma treatments that is prohibited in professional boxing due to its potential doping effect.
Formoterol is a long-acting beta-2 agonist, medically used to open airways and facilitate breathing in patients with pulmonary diseases. Its use is approved in clinical contexts, but in professional sports, its presence is grounds for sanction.
The World Boxing Council (WBC), with its Clean Boxing Program (CBP), along with the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), seeks to ensure clean, fair, and safe boxing for all participants, where talent, preparation, and heart are always the decisive factors.
Among the substances monitored by the CBP is formoterol, whose use without medical authorization is considered a violation of the organization’s anti-doping regulations. Although exceptions for medical reasons exist—known as Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs)—fighters must declare their consumption beforehand and have the corresponding official documentation.
If you want to know the list of prohibited substances issued by VADA, you can consult the following link:
https://wbcboxing.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/VADA-Prohibited-List-2025.pdf
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