Wilder: PED Cheaters in Boxing should go to JAIL!

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Deontay Wilder: PED Cheaters in Boxing should go to JAIL!

'Money rules Boxing... They all want MONEY'




Canelo Alvarez made headlines this week by bringing the future of his anticipated rematch with middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin into question.

Alvarez tested positive for clenbuterol in a pre-fight drug test, one that Alvarez claims is tainted because of contaminated meat. As reported by Bad Left Hook, while Alvarez has plenty of fans and supporters who believe him, he’s also received his fair share of harsh criticism.

One of those critics happens to be WBC Heavyweight Champion Deontay Wilder, who successfully retained his title last week against Luis Ortiz. The bout between the two was previously scheduled for November, but a failed drug test caused Ortiz to be pulled from the fight. Ortiz would also earn a fine and a suspension from the WBA.

Ortiz feels that anyone who cheats in boxing should be thrown into prison; however, he claims the boxing sanctioning bodies will dish out weak punishments because of money.

“I’ve said multiple times over and over again what I feel. These sanctioning bodies, they’re getting money off of those belts,” Wilder said. “That’s why they keep bringing these guys back. Money rules boxing. It’s just sad that this stuff is going on in boxing — that these guys need to do these kinds of things to have a come-up, to get an edge over these fighters. We risk our lives in the ring anyway. Now you’re putting something in your body that gives you even more bodily damage that will be applied to me.

They should go to jail. Anybody that’s cheating in boxing, they should just go to jail. That’ll cut it out. As long as we have money involved, when we have the politics and all that involved, nothing’s gonna be done about it.

AUDIO of Wilder's opinion

[GhostofDempsey]

I wouldn't say jail. I recall Johnny Tapia being suspended for 3 1/2 years from boxing when he tested positive for ******* use. He lost three years of his prime for that decision. There should definitely be a lengthy suspension, at least one year and a fine. Afterwards you MUST be tested year-round.

[M Bison]

I wouldn't say jail. I recall Johnny Tapia being suspended for 3 1/2 years from boxing when he tested positive for ******* use. He lost three years of his prime for that decision. There should definitely be a lengthy suspension, at least one year and a fine. Afterwards you MUST be tested year-round.

He shouldn't have got banned for using a drug like that, maybe he should got a fine for setting a bad example for kids, but it ain't like he is using anything that will help him train better.

[GhostofDempsey]

He shouldn't have got banned for using a drug like that, maybe he should got a fine for setting a bad example for kids, but it ain't like he is using anything that will help him train better.

That's why I thought it was excessive at the time as well. ******* is a drug that is only going to harm a fighter, not help him. I mean, he would have to snort a line on his way to the ring in order to gain any sort of short term benefit from it. Tapia's suspension was excessive.

[tokon]

Why not jail?

This is not running a race, rowing a boat or riding a bike; this is purposely inflicting damage on another fighter. If you abide by the rules, i.e. no doping, then it is legislated for. If you cheat then it should deemed a criminal act.

Fighters whose opponents fail for PEDs should sue for damages etc.

As regards the sanctioning bodies and state athletic commissions:

Automatic 1 year ban for PED fails irrespective of the excuse offered; up to 3 years for first offence if test levels prove it could not have somehow been "accidental".

Automatic 3yr (irrespective of reason) and up to 5 year ban for 2nd offence.

BUT THERE IS NO WILL TO ERADICATE DRUGS IN SPORT!

[Boksfan]

Drug cheats should be in custody! PEDophile Alvaroid is ruining sport!

[Boxfan83]

Why not jail?

This is not running a race, rowing a boat or riding a bike; this is purposely inflicting damage on another fighter. If you abide by the rules, i.e. no doping, then it is legislated for. If you cheat then it should deemed a criminal act.

Fighters whose opponents fail for PEDs should sue for damages etc.

As regards the sanctioning bodies and state athletic commissions:

Automatic 1 year ban for PED fails irrespective of the excuse offered; up to 3 years for first offence if test levels prove it could not have somehow been "accidental".

Automatic 3yr (irrespective of reason) and up to 5 year ban for 2nd offence.

BUT THERE IS NO WILL TO ERADICATE DRUGS IN SPORT!

Jail time is harsh for someone that hasnt competed but someone that pops dirty after knocking a fighter out should at least have the case reviewed by a District Attorney, there is no stopping someone from filing a complaint.

[Bjl12]

Drug cheats should be in custody! PEDophile Alvaroid is ruining sport!

LMFAO


This is why I come to these boards LMFAO

[tokon]

Jail time is harsh for someone that hasnt competed but someone that pops dirty after knocking a fighter out should at least have the case reviewed by a District Attorney, there is no stopping someone from filing a complaint.

Apologies for my lack of clarity on those comments, fighters cheating to inflict damage on another fighter is a really serious thing IMO however, I accept that it would probably only be reasonable for fines, suspensions etc to be extended to criminal prosecution under those circumstances.

Thanks.