Lamont Peterson tests positive.

[Alaskanredman]

Ff Posted by: David P. Greisman on 5/7/2012 .

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by David P. Greisman

Lamont Peterson’s camp has issued a statement following news that the junior-welterweight beltholder’s May 19 rematch with Amir Khan could be off, news that Gabriel Montoya of MaxBoxing.com, citing sources, says is because Peterson tested positive for a banned substance.

Andre Johnson, a spokesman for Peterson, issued this statement to BoxingScene.com via telephone late Monday night:

“We have tremendous respect for VADA and its mission. Lamont, Barry and the entire team emphatically support random drug testing in the most comprehensive manner possible. We are working expeditiously with a team of pathologists and other medical specialists to confirm the origin of the test result and in full compliance with the rules of the Nevada athletic commission.

“Lamont has never had a positive test either before or after this isolated occurrence, and we plan to submit the medical findings by close of business Tuesday reflecting the actual facts in support of Lamont's good faith intentions and the requirements of the commission.”

BoxingScene.com: What led to this statement?

Johnson: “This is part of the process. Both fighters have submitted to Olympic-style drug testing.”

BoxingScene.com: Has any testing been done already?

Johnson: “There’ve been several tests. They’ve been testing for months.”

BoxingScene.com: Right now, is Peterson being accused of something, or is there a question of something because of one of those tests?

Johnson: “I won’t really get into that. The statement speaks for itself.”

BoxingScene.com: Where does the fight stand right now?

Johnson: “I have no idea.”

BoxingScene.com: Has there been any call for a hearing or anything like that?

Johnson: “Like I said, we’re trying to comply. The statement that says we’ll comply with the requirements of the commission.”

BoxingScene.com: What is Lamont being accused of testing positive of?

Johnson: “I won’t go into that. That’s really not the issue. We’re addressing it, and we’ll go from there. It’s obvious, if you go back to the statement, you realize that we don’t know. And we have medical people looking into this. We’re not medical people.”

BoxingScene.com: Is this an accusation of him testing positive for a substance, or is this some other medical issue that’s come up?

Johnson: “Like I said, I’m not a medical person, so once the findings are conclusive, then we’ll know more"

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www.boxingscene.com/lamont-peterson-tests-positive-team-issues-statement--52641

Might explain how he became a different fighter recently

 

[Alaskanredman]

RSource: Peterson Tests Positive For Synthetic Testosterone Posted by: David P. Greisman on 5/8/2012 .

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by David P. Greisman

Junior welterweight Lamont Peterson has reportedly tested positive for synthetic testosterone, according to Steve Carp of the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Peterson's upcoming HBO televised defense of his WBA/IBF titles, against Amir Khan on May 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, is now in jeopardy. Khan and Peterson had agreed, as part of their rematch terms, to take part in a random drug testing protocol.

“Peterson was found to have synthetic testosterone in his system according to tests conducted by VADA in March,” Carp said on Twitter on Monday night, citing the drug-testing agency.

Carp said VADA head Margaret Goodman declined to comment on the test, but he noted that “VADA has dropped Peterson from its client list.”

"Peterson took a random drug test in mid-March that came back positive," Carp reported. "The 'B' sample was tested at the end of April, also yielding a positive result."

Peterson’s camp provided a statement to BoxingScene.com regarding this test earlier Monday night. That, and an interview with Peterson’s publicist, can be found at this link:

http://www.boxingscene.com/lamont-peterson-tests-positive-team-issues-statement--52641

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[Alaskanredman]

Team Khan is Shocked With Peterson Testing Positive Posted by: Boxing Clever on 5/8/2012 .

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As BoxingScene.com reported on Monday night, Amir Khan's rematch with Lamont Peterson is now in doubt after Peterson tested positive for a banned substance. The pair are due to meet for a second time on May 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, the WBA having ordered a rematch after Peterson defeated Khan in controversial circumstances to win the WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles by split decision on December 10.

However, the second bout now looks to be in jeopardy after Peterson, who along with Khan agreed to be randomly drug tested for blood and urine by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) ahead of the clash, reportedly gave a urine sample on March 19 which tested positive for synthetic testosterone.

Peterson's publicist Andre Johnson issued a statement to BoxingScene.com on behalf of the fighter and his manager Barry Hunter, which read: "We have tremendous respect for VADA and its mission. Lamont, Barry and the entire team emphatically support random drug testing in the most comprehensive manner possible.

"We are working expeditiously with a team of pathologists and other medical specialists to confirm the origin of the test result and in full compliance with the rules of the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

"Lamont has never had a positive test either before or after this isolated occurrence, and we plan to submit medical findings by close of business Tuesday reflecting the actual facts in support of Lamont's good faith intentions and the requirements of the commission."

Asif Vali, Khan's business manager, told Sky Sports News: "Obviously last night it was a shock when I received the call to say Lamont had failed a drug test.

"However, the Peterson team seem to think that something's gone wrong during the very first VADA drug test which Lamont took in March. Their explanation is that it's something he took earlier on in the year - before the last fight."

Asked whether the fight was on or off as things stood, he replied: "The fight's on. Obviously the Nevada commission will come back to us with their findings. They'll look at things quite in depth before they make a final decision. That decision's due to come to us by the end of play on Tuesday."

Vali added on Sky Sports News of Khan: "He's very disappointed. Bear in mind he went to the training camp early to get ready for this fight and nobody likes to see a boxer go through preparations for a fight and then find out at the last hurdle that something's gone wrong - certainly when it's not their fault.

"We're 10 days away from the fight. We don't want to make any assumptions in any way, shape or form. The fight is still on at the moment. I know the fans will be disappointed. People waking up will be in shock. People have made plans to go there. We want to do everything possible to ensure the fight's on."

Khan complained to the WBA, IBF and Washington DC commission after losing his light-welterweight titles to Peterson in the American's hometown, Washington, last year.

He highlighted several grievances, chiefly referee Joseph Cooper's deduction of two points, the judges' scoring of the bout and the unexplained presence of 'mystery man' Mustafa Ameen at ringside.

 

[Alaskanredman]

I have no clue why dude would be on it knowing that they are testing for it unless he thought he could beat it with that cycling shit that some of yall talk about.

They should strip him of his belts at the very least.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

I have no clue why dude would be on it knowing that they are testing for it unless he thought he could beat it with that cycling shit that some of yall take about.

They should strip him of his belts at the very least.

It's just a damn shame and, if he was attempting to cheat, incredibly stupid.

 

[Alaskanredman]

It's just a damn shame and, if he was attempting to cheat, incredibly stupid.

Everyone has an excuse. So I expect one soon, but it is what it is.

 

[Alaskanredman]

I really hate that I have to say this, but Khan should kill the fight and fight Alexander instead.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

Everyone has an excuse. So I expect one soon, but it is what it is.

I really hate that I have to say this, but Khan should kill the fight and fight Alexander instead.

but They need a substitute and Alexander is as good as anyone else available.

 

[patscorpio]

fucking shameful...id let the fight go through and have lamont pay a fine but make those belts up for grabs for khan only

 

[P03t]

wow PED's are really a problem in Combat sports

Mayweather Blood Testing critics can't say shit

 

[Upgrade Dave]

fucking shameful...id let the fight go through and have lamont pay a fine but make those belts up for grabs for khan only

Nah. 'Cause if Khan loses again, he's still got a loss on him. We know Shane Mosley was dirty fighting Oscar the second time but Oscar still has that L. We're all pretty sure Margarito cheated Cotto in their first fight but Cotto still has that L. Unless he has a REALLY good excuse (I can't think of one right now), he needs to be stripped and suspended.

wow PED's are really a problem in Combat sports

Mayweather Blood Testing critics can't say shit

 

[Aud21946]

Added to the fact Khan got flat out robbed it's a dam shame, I really wanted to see Khan whoop that dude.

 

[Alaskanredman]

NSAC: Peterson Not Licensed, Took Testosterone Pellets

by Rick Reeno & David P. Greisman

BoxingScene.com has been advised that junior welterweight Lamont Peterson tested positive for “testosterone pellets," according to Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer, citing Peterson’s attorney Jeff Fried

Peterson is scheduled to defend his WBA/IBF titles against Amir Khan on May 19th at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Both fighters agreed, per the contract terms for their rematch, to take part in a random drug testing protocol.

Golden Boy Promotions CEO Richard Schafer, making a statement Tuesday on a conference call, said the testing had been done unannounced at the March 19 press conference in Los Angeles announcing the fight. The samples from Peterson and Khan were taken to a WADA (World Anti Doping Agency) drug testing lab in Los Angeles and split into “A” and “B” samples, Schaefer said.

The “A” results were reported back to the Volunteer Anti Doping Association, or VADA, on April 12. Peterson’s team was told of the results on April 13 and told of his rights to have his “B” sample analyzed. That analysis was done on April 30, Schaefer said.

That test confirmed the results of the “A” sample analysis, Schaefer said — that the sample was consistent with administration of an anabolic steroid such as testosterone. Schaefer said follow-up samples were taken from Peterson on April 13. Those samples came back negative for banned substances on May 2, Schaefer said.

According to Kizer, the testosterone pellets were taken prior to Peterson’s first fight with Khan, which took place on December 10th in Washington, DC. Apparently, Peterson did not remember taking the pellets until his “B” sample came back positive.

“I was told by Jeff Fried that he took testosterone pellets, back just before the first Khan fight, but forgot to tell anybody about it. When “A” sample came back positive for testosterone, he still didn’t remember it, it didn’t jog his memory. When the “B” sample came back positive, his memory was jogged and then he said ‘oh yeah, that’s right.’ That’s the story I’ve been told yesterday. I haven’t gotten Jeff’s written statement yet,” Kizer told BoxingScene.com.

There are medical reasons for taking testosterone pellets, but Kizer is waiting for Team Peterson to submit their written statement, which is going to present their side of the story and the explanation behind the administration of the pellets.

“I have to wait to see what Jeff sends to me, but I have no idea [why Peterson or anyone in general would take the pellets]. Testosterone pellets are a legitimate prescription drug, but what it’s used for and whether it’s legitimate in any case I couldn’t tell you."

At the moment, Peterson is not licensed to fight in the state of Nevada. Unless Peterson can provide a sufficient defense to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, he will not be licensed to fight Amir Khan.

“He is not licensed and he will not be licensed unless he can somehow convince the commission that there is some legitimate defense here. We’ll see. The burden is on him and he has not met it so far. He is not licensed and he will not be fighting unless that happens [provides legitimate defense],” Kizer said.
http://www.boxingscene.com/nsac-peterson-not-licensed-took-testosterone-pellets--52667

 

[dime bag]

i wonder if they will rule the first fight a no contest. golden boy is about to sue him too

 

[Upgrade Dave]

Added to the fact Khan got flat out robbed it's a dam shame, I really wanted to see Khan whoop that dude.

Unless you're talking about him getting carjacked or something, he lost aht fight for being unprepared and being a dumb ass.
But we've kicked that one around.

 

[Aud21946]

I normally don't come over here but I am a sports head and love debate. Khan got robbed....

 

[Aud21946]

I normally don't come over here but I am a sports head and love debate. Khan got robbed....

 

[Alaskanredman]

I normally don't come over here but I am a sports head and love debate. Khan got robbed....

Peterson landed the most effected shots, but with this news... Khan had a close fight with a cheater so he should get the credit.

 

[Jordan Diddy Buk]

Sad story.

 

[Sango]

Damn and to think that Peterson fought his ass off!! Floyd's credibility just went up another level...

 

[Alaskanredman]

Sad story.

Nah... it's a C- fighter who was becoming better than anyone would have believed standing toe to toe with guys, who were considered future superstars.We know guys develop and can become better, but Peterson's advancements can probably be attributed directly to the roids. The only sad part is that this has probably derailed Khan's career and we have no clue how Khan can get back to where he was going. It is why no one should have been shitting on testing.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

Nah... it's a C- fighter who was becoming better than anyone would have believed standing toe to toe with guys, who were considered future superstars.We know guys develop and can become better, but Peterson's advancements can probably be attributed directly to the roids. The only sad part is that this has probably derailed Khan's career and we have no clue how Khan can get back to where he was going. It is why no one should have been shitting on testing.

Lamont had the looks of a journeyman but he has a good trainer and he didn't see himself as a journeyman and got some good matchups where either the guy played to his strengths and/or underestimated him (both Ortiz and Khan) so I dont contribute but so much to steroid use. If Khan had fought a better fight, he would have won.

 

[merce77]

Lamont had the looks of a journeyman but he has a good trainer and he didn't see himself as a journeyman and got some good matchups where either the guy played to his strengths and/or underestimated him (both Ortiz and Khan) so I dont contribute but so much to steroid use. If Khan had fought a better fight, he would have won.

Thank you. But in all fairness, dude doesn't have the power to really take advantage of steroid use, like say....Manny Pacquiao. But he did all of a sudden turn into a volume puncher with more power than he'd had before. Amir still fought a shitty, cowardly fight. Sucks to be Khan I guess. As Alaskan said though, this shows why testing should be mandatory. Guys like Chavez Jr. and Pacquiao shouldn't get away without taking comprehensive drug testing.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

Thank you. But in all fairness, dude doesn't have the power to really take advantage of steroid use, like say....Manny Pacquiao. But he did all of a sudden turn into a volume puncher with more power than he'd had before. Amir still fought a shitty, cowardly fight. Sucks to be Khan I guess. As Alaskan said though, this shows why testing should be mandatory. Guys like Chavez Jr. and Pacquiao shouldn't get away without taking comprehensive drug testing.

You think Floyd sent Lamont a "thank you" card and a bouquet of roses for this gift?

 

[Alaskanredman]

Lamont had the looks of a journeyman but he has a good trainer and he didn't see himself as a journeyman and got some good matchups where either the guy played to his strengths and/or underestimated him (both Ortiz and Khan) so I dont contribute but so much to steroid use. If Khan had fought a better fight, he would have won.

The problem is we will never know. It could have been the roids or Peterson may have been able to perform without them. That's what fucks Khan up the most. We can't unwatch the fight and no matter if we believe it was all the drugs, we still see Khan as vulnerable. Khan no matter what he says he has to be second guessing himself. Even if the fight happens a year from now and we know Peterson is clean... The result of that fight won't change it. Cotto is the perfect example.

 

[merce77]

You think Floyd sent Lamont a "thank you" card and a bouquet of roses for this gift?

 

[Aud21946]

Nah... it's a C- fighter who was becoming better than anyone would have believed standing toe to toe with guys, who were considered future superstars.We know guys develop and can become better, but Peterson's advancements can probably be attributed directly to the roids. The only sad part is that this has probably derailed Khan's career and we have no clue how Khan can get back to where he was going. It is why no one should have been shitting on testing.

I like this right here. very true. Same can be given to Margarito.

 

[Zeferino]

What's funny is Peterson is the one that demanded random drug testing. This is truly hilarious to me. This seems to happen a lot in life. The guys that are always barking and pointing the finger are usually guilty of the crime their talking about. This is like those Republicans that get caught every year in some homosexual scandal after talking a bunch of stuff about religion, being against gays, etc. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if Mayweather got caught doing PEDs and I would literally just laugh for hours. Mayweather's whole connection with that Don Hale testosterone guy could mean something. Time will tell.

 

[dime bag]

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amir thanks floyd

says peterson should be banned from boxing

comments on roy jones saying he would be the first to beat floyd

and says he beat a prime judah

 

[IT IS WHAT IT IS]

His spokesperson mentioned he'd never tested positive before... well maybe that's why he was never the fighter he is now before... So, they should let the positive test slide the first time, because he's never tested positive before...

 

[Alaskanredman]

His spokesperson mentioned he'd never tested positive before... well maybe that's why he was never the fighter he is now before... So, they should let the positive test slide the first time, because he's never tested positive before...

This might shed some light on why dude may have been able to beat other testing.

What is significant to understand is that VADA, unlike any other drug testing entity in the world of its kind, uses a screen test that is specifically designed to detect synthetic testosterone. The test method, known as Carbon Isotope Ratio (CIR), may have been the key in detecting what was found in Peterson’s system. If Peterson’s T/E ratio (testosterone to epitestosterone) had been under the allowable limit of 6:1 in Nevada, he would have possibly escaped detection of synthetic testosterone use as NSAC and USADA do not use the CIR method unless a high T/E ratio shows up first as a red flag.

http://www.maxboxing.com/news/sub-l...e-for-banned-substance-khan-rematch-in-doubt-

Dude might have cycled his way passed so many tests that he got cocky, but I don't know. Either way, Peterson probably won't get the slap on the wrist that other guys got, because motherfuckers are paying attention and this fight was kind of a big fight.

 

[merce77]

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amir thanks floyd

says peterson should be banned from boxing

comments on roy jones saying he would be the first to beat floyd

and says he beat a prime judah

Does he not realize how many times Roy Jones tested positive for shit. This guy should just stfu and fight, if I never heard him talk again I could die happy.

 

[Zeferino]

Does he not realize how many times Roy Jones tested positive for shit. This guy should just stfu and fight, if I never heard him talk again I could die happy.

Wasn't it just once?

 

[merce77]

Wasn't it just once?

Officially just once. But do you really think Roy saw Richard Hall as that much of a threat that he only took PED's for his fight against him? Don't be naive. They didn't even do anything to him since he was the face of boxing and the info "leaked". Roy could have tested positive every time out and we wouldn't have known.

 

[Upgrade Dave]

Does he not realize how many times Roy Jones tested positive for shit. This guy should just stfu and fight, if I never heard him talk again I could die happy.

Khan's unearned arrogance and feeling of entitlement is why he will never be a truly great fighter. He's shaping up to be Zab Judah 2.0.