How Effective Are Steroids To Boxers?

[Omegamanic]

Excuse my total ignorance but I was wanting peoples views on this. Do steroids help in boxing?
Does blood doping help?
ive never taken a steroid as they scare me and my family has a history of big heart attacks. But i wonder are they a thing that would help or hinder a top flight boxer? I have heard its used in mma and worlds strongest men use them, . Would steroids improve the boxer or would they make them worse.
Just always wondered that as I am inclined to feel they would hinder a boxer.
Thanks

Using steroids or performance-enhancing drugs in sports, including boxing, is highly controversial and considered unethical and illegal. The use of steroids can have both positive and negative effects on an athlete's performance, but it's important to note that they come with significant health risks and potential long-term consequences. While steroids can increase muscle mass, strength, and endurance, they can also have detrimental effects on cardiovascular health, including an increased risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular issues. Additionally, the use of steroids can lead to hormonal imbalances, aggression, mood swings, and other psychological effects that can negatively impact an athlete's performance and overall well-being. In professional sports, including boxing, the use of steroids is strictly prohibited and subject to testing and penalties. The governing bodies and commissions have implemented stringent anti-doping policies and testing protocols to maintain fair competition and protect the health and safety of athletes. It's important to emphasize that success in boxing, as in any sport, relies on a combination of skill, technique, physical conditioning, and mental fortitude. While the use of steroids may provide temporary physical enhancements, it doesn't guarantee improved performance, and the risks associated with their use outweigh any potential benefits. Ultimately, the focus should be on fair play, maintaining the integrity of the sport, and prioritizing the health and safety of athletes. Encouraging a clean and drug-free approach to sports is vital for the overall credibility and reputation of boxing and other competitive activities.

[nathankevin]

Excuse my total ignorance but I was wanting peoples views on this. Do steroids help in boxing?
Does blood doping help?
ive never taken a steroid as they scare me and my family has a history of big heart attacks. But i wonder are they a thing that would help or hinder a top flight boxer? I have heard its used in mma and worlds strongest men use them . Would steroids improve the boxer or would they make them worse.
Just always wondered that as I am inclined to feel they would hinder a boxer.
Thanks

Typically boxers will take steroids like Clenbuterol or Human Growth Hormone or something along those lines. These are the types of steroids that help to cut weight, aid in quick recovery and/or help with your cardio. You will very rarely see a boxer hitting the hardcore Anabolics.

[Stuntman Mike]

Seems like many people in this thread dont have a clue about peds

would preformance enhancing drugs "steroids" help you progress to a progress as a fully fledged boxer?

The easy answer is yes

a normal athelete could break his day up with 2 training sessions a day

A super physiological athelete could potentially train 4 times a day with great recovery

that means this fighter could progress at double the speed of a natural and have a much bigger engine when he fights with all the extra training


It all depends on what theyre taking of course


Steroids arent just for building muscle the main purpose for them when it comes to boxing is endurance and recovery not building ko power

Side not if these pros are on gear theyre also learning more as theyre in the gym longer doing drills or whatever

[itsmrsimon3500]

The use of steroids in boxing, as in other sports, is a controversial topic. Anabolic steroids can enhance physical performance by increasing muscle mass, strength, and endurance, which may provide boxers with a competitive edge.

[Butt stuff]

Seems like many people in this thread dont have a clue about peds

would preformance enhancing drugs "steroids" help you progress to a progress as a fully fledged boxer?

The easy answer is yes

a normal athelete could break his day up with 2 training sessions a day

A super physiological athelete could potentially train 4 times a day with great recovery

that means this fighter could progress at double the speed of a natural and have a much bigger engine when he fights with all the extra training


It all depends on what theyre taking of course


Steroids arent just for building muscle the main purpose for them when it comes to boxing is endurance and recovery not building ko power

Side not if these pros are on gear theyre also learning more as theyre in the gym longer doing drills or whatever

There's also the mental aspect, you're sharper mentally for longer – not just physically. In training that means you're able to train at a higher level for longer, process and implement new skills. In an actual fight, it means you're less likely to make a mistake if you're fighting for 10-12 rounds.

You can have elite skills but if it's a gruelling fight, you'll start to lose your shape physically – you'll start to get burned out mentally from feints and traps etc. That's when someone who is enhanced could start to punish you because they might be fresher physically and mentally.

[dan_cov]

Some guys don't seem to respond much from them others have massive gains.

I think a huge amount comes down to genetics whether building muscle or when it comes to fighting.
Take for example Vitor Belfort - You could always tell when he was juiced to the gills.
Good fighter, athletic, explosive but when juiced he looked like a superhero and was sending fighters to another dimension.
He was like 42 or maybe even older and suddenly faster and more explosive than he was at 32 and that was just on a low dose TRT

[dan_cov]

Overeem another example.

Skilled but wiry built and terribly chinny then he takes ''horsemeat'' packs of like 60lbs of solid muscle, ripped to the bone and moves to HW and destroys everyone in his path, enters the K1 grand prix and goes through them all. Then he finally fails a test, comes off what he is on and goes back to getting KTFO

[IronDanHamza]

Some guys don't seem to respond much from them others have massive gains.

I think a huge amount comes down to genetics whether building muscle or when it comes to fighting.
Take for example Vitor Belfort - You could always tell when he was juiced to the gills.
Good fighter, athletic, explosive but when juiced he looked like a superhero and was sending fighters to another dimension.
He was like 42 or maybe even older and suddenly faster and more explosive than he was at 32 and that was just on a low dose TRT

There is no "think" about it. That is an objective fact.

How you respond to PED's is entirely down to your genetic make up.

Some people can take less than a gram of gear per week and will look bigger/better/more aesthetic than someone taking 4 grams per week.