Harold Johnson banned for testing positive to drug test.

Discussion in 'Classic Boxing Forum' started by Korean Hawk, Sep 1, 2010.


  1. Korean Hawk

    Korean Hawk Member Full Member

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    http://news.google.co.uk/newspapers...3982738&dq=julio+mederos+harold+johnson&hl=en

    Very odd circumstances for the fight. Seems Johnson was drugged by a third party to 'fix' the fight against Johnson.

    http://news.google.co.uk/newspapers...5459970&dq=julio+mederos+harold+johnson&hl=en

    http://news.google.co.uk/newspapers...2196052&dq=julio+mederos+harold+johnson&hl=en

    But Johnson and his team basically take the rap for it. With Johnson getting a 6 month ban and losing his purse for the fight.

    http://news.google.co.uk/newspapers?id=n9YzAAAAIBAJ&sjid=_eoFAAAAIBAJ&pg=2031,1576114&hl=en


    Thoughts on this? But harsh aint it?

    Thought it would be of interest to Johnson fans.
     
  2. TheGreatA

    TheGreatA Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    For a moment I thought you meant he tested positive for steroids.
     
  3. Korean Hawk

    Korean Hawk Member Full Member

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    I thought it would attract attention if I presented it like that.
     
  4. mcvey

    mcvey VIP Member Full Member

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    This was the drugged orange wasn't it?
     
  5. SuzieQ49

    SuzieQ49 The Manager Full Member

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    An adulterated Orange
     
  6. janitor

    janitor VIP Member Full Member

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    Johnson is one fighter who probably would have been acused of taking steroids today based on his physique.
     
  7. El Bujia

    El Bujia Boxing Junkie Full Member

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    A fighter's physique has little to do with steroid accusations in my experience, at least outside of the Heavyweight division. Those who do accuse such are usually none too knowledgable on the matters (i.e. 99% of them).
     
  8. albinored

    albinored Active Member Full Member

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    ...yeah...it was an orange..saw that one on tv. very strange and more than a few question marks at the time, as i recall.