Antonio Tarver tested positive for a banned substance against Lateef Kayode
By: Jai Singh
According to Gabriel Montoya’s Twitter, a journalist who writes for Max Boxing and Boxing Scence has reported that Antonio Tarver has tested positive for a banned substance in his match against Lateef Kayode. The story was also reported on BoxingScene.com.
The 43 year old Antonio Tarver (29-6-1) is coming off a draw a few weeks ago against Lateef Kayode.
Check back with Real Combat Media for updates as this story continues to develop.
UPDATE:
Antonio Tarver tested positive for a substance is called drostanolone. “That is correct. Mr. Tarver tested positive for a banned substance,” George Dodd, the executive officer of the California commission told ESPN.com. The A samples came back positive according to ESPN. The B samples do not have to be tested unless Tarver disputes the test. He took a pre urine test with the California Boxing commission before his fight with Lateef Kayode.
Here is what Lateef Kayode according to ESPN had to say, “Oh, man, I can’t believe it.’ He was shocked and then he started thinking, ‘I wonder if that’s how he came on late like he did? Maybe that’s what the drug was and he was able to come on late.’ Lateef said maybe it started to kick in because he said he didn’t really feel anything on Tarver’s punches earlier in the fight and then he really started to come on. He had this energy or something. Maybe that was the steroid?”
The fight is now ruled a no decision and a $2500 fine for Mr. Tarver.
Tarver issues statement:
“I have always been a proponent of a clean sport and an advocate for the most rigorous drug testing in boxing. The positive test results came as a complete surprise to me today. I will be examining every potential cause and ultimately, I am confident that my fans will see that I was not at anytime attempting to gain an unfair or illegal advantage in my performance.”
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