Kovalev busted for PED use

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  1. escudo

    escudo Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I once again defer to the wisdom of Nick Diaz.
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  2. Forza

    Forza Obsessed with Boxing Full Member

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    i don't believe this. also it seems like certain fighters dont even get tested for PEDS like AJ
     
  3. Mickea4

    Mickea4 Active Member Full Member

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    Synthetic testosterone? Guess he did lose his balls after all
     
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  4. BCS8

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    Pretty sure AJ binged on steroids in his bodybuilding days but he's tested now. Probablyt clean
     
  5. MetalLicker

    MetalLicker I Am Full Member

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    Sad end to a career. He was a great fighter in his prime. He didn't take care of himself well in his 30s and his decline was rapid.
     
  6. RealDeal

    RealDeal Pugilist Specialist Full Member

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    This probably isn’t the first time he’s been on gear. He likely just pushed it to the limit in terms of when he cycled off in an attempt to get a maximum advantage.
     
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  7. FromBuenosAires

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    well that means DAZN is out of events for the rest of january, i suscribed for the canelo fight and so far its been very dissapointing.
     
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  8. RealDeal

    RealDeal Pugilist Specialist Full Member

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    Pretty much all anabolic steroids are some form of testosterone or synthetic testosterone.
     
  9. Babality

    Babality KTFO!!!!!!! Full Member

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    Wonder if the dudes that bring up “Clenelo’s” PEDs will now turn on Kov.
     
  10. Richmondpete

    Richmondpete Real fighters do road work Full Member

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    I've just been getting a month pass when there's a fight I really want to see. $20 for an event is better than 50-75
     
  11. IsaL

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    Some will definitely find a way to blame Canelo... watch and see.
     
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    iii Boxing Addict Full Member

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    Yeah odd ...apparently in some mexican beef go figure??/
     
  13. RJJFan

    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    Sure they don't. Carl Lewis having a positive test in the same race with Ben Johnson and Lance Armstrong being helped by the USPS to cover up for him and the other cyclists were just coincidences.
     
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    RJJFan Boxing Junkie banned Full Member

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    If they need references, JMM with his back pimples might know someone called Memo....
     
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  15. SquaredCircle

    SquaredCircle Well-Known Member Full Member

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    If he hasn't taken PEDs before (skeptical given he was a top-tier world-class athlete in his prime), it's indicative of a diminished confidence. Those knockout losses pile up, in tandem with obvious declined physical tools, you might well look for an advantage.

    Tough end for the guy. If the fight goes on, I'm fully expecting him to get knocked out. Punch resistance is gone.
     
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