Steriods in Boxing

[Southpaw16]

How prevalent is steriod use in professional boxing?

I know that there are many people on these threads who are considering turning professional one day, myself included. To me this is a very important question because if steriod use were rampant it would definately effect my decision. The idea that I would have to juice in order to be on a level playing field definately disturbs me, and I'm sure there are many other people who are interested in this.

Is there any professional boxers or trainers who frequent these forums who could give an insight into this? Obviously nobody is expecting anybody to drop any names, but any insight would be helpful.

[platinummatt!]

Good question

[Exige Jr]

If you train hard and have the mental proverbial balls then you will overcome the drug abusers.

[Zigga]

How prevalent is steriod use in professional boxing?

I know that there are many people on these threads who are considering turning professional one day, myself included. To me this is a very important question because if steriod use were rampant it would definately effect my decision. The idea that I would have to juice in order to be on a level playing field definately disturbs me, and I'm sure there are many other people who are interested in this.

Is there any professional boxers or trainers who frequent these forums who could give an insight into this? Obviously nobody is expecting anybody to drop any names, but any insight would be helpful.

Just because someone juices to get extra performace dosnt mean u have to to be on a even playing field.Even with roids u still may be stronger and faster then some1 whos juiced. Steroids may well increase test resulting in increased strenght and speed, but there r more down sides to them then benifits, if they use steroids its to ur benefit. A healthy liver is better then a beat up one, not to mention some roids dry u out resluting in bad joints, weakened tendons,high blood pressure, elevated cholestrol and in the long term my seriously hinder ur own natural test production even if u follow pct. This is just the tip of the ice berg.

U shouldnt be worried about what there doing,swallowing,injecting to be ready for the fight. Concentrate on urself. Roids dont build skill,heart,intelligence, or improve technique. I know people who juice and fight but it just makes me train harder, and in the long run ive got a body that will last me for life, not one that will be ****ed by the time am in my fifties.

[Nacho_Analstain]

steroids are 4 bitches

[potatoes]

I been around boxing for decades and I have seen little evidence that steroids are a problem in boxing. Since most boxers have a problem making weight, using steroids would only exacerbate the problem. The real problem in boxing is dehydration, and it is killing people. It is high time to START testing boxers for dehydration and STOP testing for steroids.

[Zigga]

Since most boxers have a problem making weight, using steroids would only exacerbate the problem. The real problem in boxing is dehydration, and it is killing people. It is high time to START testing boxers for dehydration and STOP testing for steroids.

Depends what steroids and banned substances r being used.Winstrol/Stromba, Proviron, anavar just 2 name a few dont put on losts of mass but if stacked correctly will give cuts and not bulk.

They SHOULD test boxers for steroids and they do test for dehyration, low blood pressure, dark urine, fast weak pulse, sunken dry eyes etc.etc etc.

[1_Punch_KO]

most boxers say that weights slow you down so i doubt theyre gonna be juicing.

also, dont forget steroids arent the only performance enhancing drug. there was one lance armstrong admitted to taking that like tripled the oxygen in his blood so he was able to ride farther without getting tired.

[hotbox2316]

Depends what steroids and banned substances r being used.Winstrol/Stromba, Proviron, anavar just 2 name a few dont put on losts of mass but if stacked correctly will give cuts and not bulk.

They SHOULD test boxers for steroids and they do test for dehyration, low blood pressure, dark urine, fast weak pulse, sunken dry eyes etc.etc etc.

i was gonna say somthing to that effect,not all steriods are used just too bulk,i can tell you know your stuff cuz you put the right names of the steriods that would be an asset to a boxer....good post

[Azteca]

steroids were huge in the 80's. i'd venture out and say 50% of the world champs at the time were all on the juice. since then, it has toned down a bit but it is still a huge part of the sport.