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Old point, I know, but seen this posted about tonight. Anyway:
"In a statement, the IBF said its decision to let Peterson keep the title "is based on the findings reported by an independent physician, certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, retained by the IBF to review Peterson's medical records in relation to the information disclosed in the VADA report released this past May."
During the negotiations for the rematch, Peterson had asked Khan to accept random blood and urine testing conducted by VADA, and Khan accepted. Yet it was Peterson who failed a drug test, forcing the fight to be canceled and putting his career in limbo.
According to the IBF's statement, its independent doctor was asked "to provide an opinion as to whether the levels of testosterone noted in the VADA report appeared to be consistent with the therapeutic use of the hormone, or for performance-enhancing purposes.
Additionally, the physician was asked whether these levels of testosterone would have enhanced Lamont Peterson's training for, and performance during, the bout on Dec. 10, 2011, and for his training for the bout scheduled for May 19, 2012.
"After concluding the review of all the documentation provided by Peterson's camp and the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the physician determined that the testosterone levels noted in the VADA report are consistent with the therapeutic use of the hormone and not for the purpose of performance enhancement.
"Therefore, these levels would not have enhanced Lamont Peterson's training for or performance during the bout on Dec. 10, 2011, nor for his training for the bout that was scheduled for May 19, 2012, as a specimen collected by VADA on April 13, 2012 tested negative on May 2, 2012."
http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/8255582/ibf-rules-lamont-peterson-keep-junior-welterweight-belt
Peterson's only crime was failing to disclose his usage. :deal
"In a statement, the IBF said its decision to let Peterson keep the title "is based on the findings reported by an independent physician, certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, retained by the IBF to review Peterson's medical records in relation to the information disclosed in the VADA report released this past May."
During the negotiations for the rematch, Peterson had asked Khan to accept random blood and urine testing conducted by VADA, and Khan accepted. Yet it was Peterson who failed a drug test, forcing the fight to be canceled and putting his career in limbo.
According to the IBF's statement, its independent doctor was asked "to provide an opinion as to whether the levels of testosterone noted in the VADA report appeared to be consistent with the therapeutic use of the hormone, or for performance-enhancing purposes.
Additionally, the physician was asked whether these levels of testosterone would have enhanced Lamont Peterson's training for, and performance during, the bout on Dec. 10, 2011, and for his training for the bout scheduled for May 19, 2012.
"After concluding the review of all the documentation provided by Peterson's camp and the Nevada State Athletic Commission, the physician determined that the testosterone levels noted in the VADA report are consistent with the therapeutic use of the hormone and not for the purpose of performance enhancement.
"Therefore, these levels would not have enhanced Lamont Peterson's training for or performance during the bout on Dec. 10, 2011, nor for his training for the bout that was scheduled for May 19, 2012, as a specimen collected by VADA on April 13, 2012 tested negative on May 2, 2012."
http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/8255582/ibf-rules-lamont-peterson-keep-junior-welterweight-belt
Peterson's only crime was failing to disclose his usage. :deal
