I don’t understand today’s news, and I’m seeking legal advice...
— Lucas Browne (@bigdaddybrowne1)
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ESPN reported on the failed drug test of Lucas Browne today,
VADA confirmed the positive test in an email sent to several people involved in the fight on Monday.
ESPN.com obtained a copy of the letter in which VADA president Dr. Margaret Goodman wrote, "This letter is to advise you that the 'A' sample urine specimen number 2998060 collected from Lucas Browne ... has been analyzed for anabolic agents, diuretics, beta-2 agonists and stimulants. The results of the analysis are as follows: Adverse. Urine specimen contains Clenbuterol."
Goodman went on to write, "Mr. Browne has the right to promptly request analysis of the 'B' sample at his expense."Comment
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Lucas Browne: I am not a drug user or a drug cheat
Statement via promotional office Hatton Promotions:
Lucas Browne Statement: “I would like to assure all my fans, the whole of the boxing world and all of Australia that I am not a drug user or a drug cheat. The news of this positive test has shocked and devastated me, and I will be fighting for as long as it takes to clear my name.
“Prior to today I had not heard of the drug clenbuterol and had no idea what it was used for. I am now aware that it is essentially a weight-stripping drug, and as a heavyweight boxer the idea of me using it is utterly ridiculous. I am a staunch long-time opponent of any drug use, performance-enhancing or otherwise.
“My team and I were well aware of the many risks involved in going to a place like Chechnya to fight a reigning champion, and believed we had taken sufficient precautions. In addition, it was at our insistence that VADA testing was implemented for the fight.
“I will be in a position to release more details and make further comment in coming days.
“Thank you.”Last edited by Weltschmerz; 03-23-2016, 04:22 AM.Comment
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Ricky Hatton is behind Lucas Browne in this case, it seems,
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Deontay Wilder is ready to become the 'black Rocky' and put on a show in Russia. The Bronze Bomber from Alabama told Sky Sports,
I am very comfortable travelling and going into other territories. I can adapt to any environment or any situation I need to, so I am ready to go to Russia. You take what you get or start crying about it but I am re-doing Rocky IV. I am doing the black Rocky. I am sure everyone has seen it and I am going to do the same as he did. You've all seen it, was a great fight, he took a beating - I won't be getting one like that - but he came out victorious.
I am the heavyweight champion of the world and that's why I'm going to his place. I am going to get world-wide recognition from whoever wants it, and whoever wants to challenge me. I don't think he's the best I've faced but we'll soon see if he is. It's easier said than done but I don't think he'll be the toughest opponent I've faced. Against Bermane Stiverne they said he was going to be the toughest test but I passed that with flying colours. Come the night of the fight, we shall see what sort of Povetkin comes to the ring and what Deontay Wilder brings to that ring.
We will see who the last man standing is - and it will be Deontay Wilder, I guarantee. I am looking forward to May 21, when I will defend my title in Russia. That's what it's all about, travelling around the world, defending my titles. I will knock him out and bring it back to home territory. I am coming to Russia to defend my title, win the fans over, win the world over and come back and unify the division.Comment
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Joseph Parker's promoters are negotiating a deal which will see their Kiwi heavyweight's world title eliminator in Auckland in May set a record as the richest held in New Zealand.
The combined purse alone for Parker's clash against France-based Cameroon boxer Carlos Takam will be more than $1 million which will smash the previous record set by the so-called "Fight of the Century" between David Tua and Shane Cameron in 2009 in which both fought for a guaranteed purse of $500,000 each.
The New Zealand Herald has seen an email sent by the International Boxing Federation to all promoters affiliated with the New Jersey-based organisation which says both Parker's promoters Duco Events and Takam's advisers have reached an agreement for the May 21 fight and that a purse bid -- which would have been triggered had the parties been unable to agree terms -- has been cancelled.
Duco's David Higgins said he didn't want to talk about the IBF email, saying "we're in a really delicate stage of negotiations for the fight", but confirmed the bout would be in Auckland and that it would be an expensive one for his organisation.
"There are no contracts signed yet but some terms have been agreed in principle," he said.
"We do know that the fight here is going to take a bucket-load of money [to put on]. We are going to have to part with more than $1 million just for the combined purse and that would make it the biggest purse ever for a fight in New Zealand, bigger than the David Tua v Shane Cameron fight in 2009 which was record breaking."
The Tua v Cameron fight at Mystery Creek in Hamilton, won by Tua by knockout in the second round, also holds the record as the most watched pay per view event in New Zealand. Given there is more at stake in the Parker v Takam bout -- the victor will fight the winner of the Charles Martin v Anthony Joshua IBF world heavyweight title fight -- this record, too, will be under threat.
As Parker, who is based in Las Vegas, has increased his profile significantly in the US and the UK over the past 12 months, his fight against Takam is also likely to be a hit with international viewers.
The best-case scenario for Duco will be that popular Briton Joshua wins his challenge against American Martin in London on April 9 and that Parker beats Takam, thereby setting up a fight between two of the most promising heavyweights in the world.
Tickets for Joshua v Martin at the 20,000-seat O2 Arena in London sold out in 90 seconds.
The news that Parker v Takam will be held at a yet-to-be-confirmed Auckland venue will disappoint some supporters in Christchurch and Invercargill but Duco has decided the event should be held in what Higgins described as "the biggest market".
Undefeated Parker, 24, who has fought 18 times as a professional, is said to be in top physical shape already after his short holiday in New Zealand in January which followed his knockout victory over Jason Bergman in Samoa.
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Luces Browne declares his innocence to Australian television,
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The landlords coming to collect his rent ��
— Anthony Joshua (@anthonyfjoshua)Comment
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AJ is a damn freak, he might have the hardest punch in the sport right now..Originally posted by Weltschmerz View PostComment
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