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Anderson Silva denies drug allegations

Xinhua, February 21, 2015 Adjust font size:

Mixed martial artist Anderson Silva has vowed to prove his innocence after testing positive for steroids.

In a statement published on Instagram on Friday, the Brazilian questioned results taken from two separate tests last month.

"I don't know what to apologize for because I am still waiting for the results and analysis from the specialists that are working to reveal the truth," Silva said.

"Everything that I took since my injury are being analyzed. I look for the truth as much as all those who were surprised with the results. I always played clean, I was never a cheater."

Silva is widely considered the most successful mixed martial artist in history, having gone undefeated in the UFC middleweight division from from 2006 to 2013.

The 39-year-old returned from a 13-month injury layoff to beat American Nick Diaz on January 31 in Las Vegas.

Suspended by the UFC earlier this week, Silva is still awaiting results from his B samples.

"I think that the hurry some people have to condemn me is unfair," Silva said. "The time it takes to destroy a reputation is infinitely less than that is taken to build it.

"I want those who have always supported me to know that I am still fighting for all the sad happenings of this situation to be cleared." Endi