Am I the only one who thinks they should just legalize PEDs ?

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  1. thehook13

    thehook13 Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Hard to think if it was Haney who popped we'd still be having this discussion
     
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  2. peter_uk

    peter_uk Well-Known Member Full Member

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    The current boxing testing regime is completely unfit for purpose; drug tests are practically IQ tests at this point, as long as those taking or administering PED's understand the half life of what their taking (and the fact they can miss two tests without a ban) then they will show up clean. If boxing doesn't become more stringent and regular with testing, they may as well accept they have lost to the dopers and allow a free for all.
     
  3. The Real Lance

    The Real Lance Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    Thanks for cleaning up the sport Floyd!
     
  4. hobby rider

    hobby rider Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Fury fanboys wanting to legalise doping. No surprise there.
     
  5. PillowFists

    PillowFists New Member Full Member

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    No, they are athletes not science experiments. Its all fun and games until you watch a guy pass away on live TV because of health complications. The sport already deals with enough fatalities already.
     
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  6. Walcott

    Walcott Active Member Full Member

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    No, absurd idea. That way you're forcing kids to take drugs that may later harm them, a disgusting suggestion IMO.

    They could combat the situation by forcing athletes to take tests just prior to the event with the results known before said event goes ahead. If any fighter tests positive they are banned and given a hefty fine.
     
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  7. davidjay

    davidjay Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Rather than risk lives, let the commissions get together and agree on a proper testing regime with suitable punishments. First time a five year ban, second time life.
     
  8. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Did Markus make one crap thread too many?

    He has been on a roll recently
     
  9. Wizbit1013

    Wizbit1013 Drama go, and don't come back Full Member

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    Watch Conner Benn's last two fights and you can see the difference they can make

    Even if they were legal, it's hardly a fair playing field is it? The richer, more financially backed fighter will be able to buy the much better product than a up and comer

    It's far from perfect currently but let's keep improving where possible