What level of PED testing should we insist upon for fantasy matchups?

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  1. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    Of the thousands of fantasy matchups this forum has sanctioned, only a tiny fraction of them have insisted on PED testing of any kind. This seems rather unfair to the gentlemen unlucky enough not to hail from times and places with modern chemical labs. Who knows how many fantasy victories have been tainted because one of the all time greats was using modern drugs? Can we really be secure that Tyson defeated Ali that one time, or that Vitali's victory over Liston was legit?

    Personally, I propose random testing, plus lie detectors, which appears to be the standard for the most secure competitions' approach.

    However, I open the floor for suggestions.
     
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  2. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Totally agree with the full kit and caboodle. Zero PED tolerance. Of course it is mostly speculation who did what except in the case of guys like Holyfield.
     
  3. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    We could always ban anybody who tests positive from future fantasy fights. Unfortunately, they'd only join one of those dodgy fantasy fight leagues in unregulated third-world countries like 1920s America.
     
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  4. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Zero tolerance, I do not care what smart aleck remarks are said, if one cannot do it the fair and square way, do not do it at all. Why put poison in your body. only an idiot would do it.
     
  5. Dempsey1238

    Dempsey1238 Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    So what happens if someone like Holyfield fails this fantasy test? Does Marciano get the win or something?
     
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  6. cross_trainer

    cross_trainer Liston was good, but no "Tire Iron" Jones Full Member

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    Yes. Holyfield might also face steep fantasy fines.
     
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  7. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Well a lot of us would be guilty as charged Rich as i have a drink one night every two weeks or so when not on call. Alchohol = poison obviously. I do enjoy it tho :D
     
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  8. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    True my friend but I meant Steroids not alcohol. I have not had a sip since 2000 when I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, I am so careful with my health, the Physician told me that Beer for example turns into sugar, empty calories. I do not believe in conspiracies, only factual material. Like I said, I do not even vote anymore. But truthfully some posters are hung up on steroids and their use, we have seen an abundance of threads relating to this.
     
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  9. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Good stuff Rich. Beer is empty calories for sure but damn they sure are enjoyable!!!!!!
     
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  10. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    I do miss it but it is for my own good, I used to drink Miller Genuine Draft.
     
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  11. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Very popular beer in America i believe. Australia is known as a solid beer drinking country but i have to be honest and admit i drink a lot of oversea's beer personally. Quite enjoy Pilsner Urquell.
     
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  12. Kamikaze

    Kamikaze Bye for now! banned Full Member

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    No testing let everyone blast as much gear as they want.
     
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  13. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    The beer I tried in my healthy days was Fosters, we called it the oil can but great beer.
     
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  14. JohnThomas1

    JohnThomas1 VIP Member Full Member

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    Some love it but it's got a pretty poor rep where i am hahaha. XXXX is the generic beer in my state tho and XXXX Gold would still be the biggest seller i think. Great Northern seems to be selling lots in recent years tho.

    Our best citrus type beer which is now predominant would be Stone & Wood Pacific Ale. Coopers Sparkling Ale is highly rated out of the more standard drops.
     
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  15. Richard M Murrieta

    Richard M Murrieta Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    Your beer sounds great.
     
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