Lamont Peterson tests positive for synthetic testosterone

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Unified junior welterweight titlist Lamont Peterson, due to face Amir Khan in a much anticipated rematch on May 19 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, has tested positive for a banned substance, putting the fight in jeopardy.

According to a source with knowledge of the situation, Peterson tested positive for synthetic testosterone following a random test in March. It is unclear why the result is just coming to light.

Ironically, it was Peterson who asked for Khan to undergo random blood and urine testing leading up to their HBO-televised main event.

They contracted with the Las Vegas-based Voluntary Anti-Doping Association, whose president is Dr. Margaret Goodman, a former Nevada State Athletic Commission ringside physician. The organization's vice president is Dr. Edwin "Flip" Homansky, who also is a former NSAC ringside physician and member of the commission.

Jeff Fried, Peterson's attorney, acknowledged the positive test on Monday night.

"We have tremendous respect for VADA and its mission," Fried said in a statement to ESPN.com. "Lamont, (trainer/manager) Barry (Hunter) 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."

The Khan team was not available to comment, but another source with direct knowledge of the situation told ESPN.com that after promoter Golden Boy was informed of the positive test, it notified Khan's father, Shah Khan, on Monday.

"At this point in the process, I think it would be inappropriate for me to discuss the matter with the media," Goodman said.

Peterson (30-1-1, 15 KOs) and Khan (26-2, 18 KOs), of England, waged one of the best fights of 2011 in Peterson's hometown of Washington, D.C. Peterson won a split decision in the Dec. 10 showdown, claiming two titles in a fight that ended in a storm of controversy.

Khan was docked two points on questionable calls by referee Joe Cooper for pushing, a call rarely made. Khan complained that Cooper never warned Peterson for leading with his head. Golden Boy also raised questions about judge George Hill's scoring of the seventh round, which appeared to read 10-10 on the scorecard but was crossed out to read 10-8 in Peterson's favor.

And there was the was the much-publicized issue of the so-called "mystery man" at ringside, who turned out to be Mustafa Ameen, who is affiliated with the IBF and had a credential arranged as a courtesy from the organization, but was not at the fight in an official capacity. However, he was seen on video at ringside apparently touching the scoring slips, which is against the rules, and distracting a judge. He was later seen in the ring apparently celebrating with the Peterson team after the fight.

http://espn.go.com/boxing/story/_/id/7903293/lamont-peterson-tests-positive-banned-substance

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Hilarious that Peterson asked for the tests, talk about backfire

I'm not surprised. I bet half the dudes who make a big fuss out of taking drug tests are probably users who want to pass one test and then no one will question them on it

bobbitt15 wrote:

I'm not surprised. I bet half the dudes who make a big fuss out of taking drug tests are probably users who want to pass one test and then no one will question them on it

You think Floyd is juicing then ?

Not necessarily, but I wouldn't put it past anyone obviously

Just came to my mind when Lombard made such a big deal about being tested when he signed with the UFC. If you were really clean, would you make such a big deal about being tested to prove it to everyone, especially in cases like Peterson's where no one was talking about it anyway?

It's a shocking scenario because Peterson just doesn't strike me as the type of character who'd resort to substances to get ahead in life, if you read about his background Lamont is a boxer who wants to reach the top with hard work and dedication.

It's a real shame because I was really looking forward to this rematch and I thoroughly enjoyed the first fight.

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"Jeff told me when they heard about the 'A' sample being positive in April, Lamont said there is no way it could be true because he had never taken testosterone," Kizer said. "And that's why they didn't say anything to (Khan promoter) Golden Boy, because they thought it was a false positive.

"Then when the 'B' sample came back positive, sometime thereafter, Jeff said Lamont remembered that a doctor had given him testosterone pellets in October of 2011.

At this rate Lamont's win over Khan is going to be changed to a no contest.

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“At this point, Peterson is not licensed to fight in Nevada,” Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer told the Las Vegas Review Journal. “We have not received his medicals or paperwork, which is not that unusual as a lot of fighters wait until the week of the fight. But given the circumstances, I have no plans to license him at this time.” According to various sources, Peterson has admittedly taken “testosterone pellets” last year. The Peterson camp has submitted an explanation to the NSAC, who will make a decision on the status of the fight. If Peterson is scratched, it’s unclear whether Golden Boy will be able to find a suitable replacement opponent for Khan acceptable to HBO in less than two weeks or if the entire event will be scrapped. Peterson’s WBA and IBF world titles would likely become vacant.

The rematch is off !!!

bobbitt15 wrote:

I'm not surprised. I bet half the dudes who make a big fuss out of taking drug tests are probably users who want to pass one test and then no one will question them on it

I agree.

really sucks cause the Petersons seem like nice guys and have gone through a lot. Hope its a false positive but ya we know what chances of that are;