A crash course on testosterone, hypgonadism, and doping

By Zach Arnold/ FightOpinon.com We have all heard about the Lamont Peterson/Amir Khan fight getting cancelled. When you heard that the cancellation was due to Peterson failing a drug test due to detection of synthetic testosterone, you probably groaned. You may not totally understand what that exactly means, but you …

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Official Statements: Lamont Peterson & Amir Kahn

Amir Kahn’s Official Statement: Photo: Hogan Photos/ Golden Boy Dear Fans, No one was more shocked and upset by the cancellation of next week’s fight than me. I had been training hard for almost eight weeks and was ready to put on a dazzling performance and win my belts back. …

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VADA statement regarding Lamont Peterson drug test disclosure

Statement from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association: VADA’s mission is to help protect the health and safety of athletes who are willing to demonstrate their commitment to clean sport. As a voluntary organization, we depend on those who share our vision to help rid boxing and MMA of PEDs. VADA understands …

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Jackie Kallen On Boxing: Steroids Rear Their Ugly Head Again

By Jackie Kallen The stink of steroid use in boxing rises again. This stench has appeared and disappeared many times over the past couple of decades. From the early Evander Holyfield days to the current Peterson mess, there have always been rumors (some confirmed) about steroid use among fighters. When …

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Lamont Peterson vs Amir Kahn 2 Cancelled, Peterson Tests Positive

Golden Boy sent out the following: LAMONT PETERSON VS. AMIR KHAN II CANCELLED UNIFIED JUNIOR WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP REMATCH SCRAPPED AFTER PETERSON TESTS POSITIVE FOR BANNED SUBSTANCE LOS ANGELES, May 9 – A failed pre-fight drug test administered by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA), coupled with the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s …

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Full BBBoC Statement on David Haye vs Dereck Chisora Fight

It has come to the attention of the Stewards of the British Boxing Board of Control that the Luxembourg Boxing Federation is considering putting on a promotion within the jurisdiction of the Board between Dereck Chisora and David Haye. The Stewards condemn any attempt by the Luxembourg Boxing Federation to …

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