BALCO Briggs

This thread brought back some decent memories. At one time this site was an excellent source for talking boxing. And then came the nut huggers.

In the past, Briggs has stated he does take steroids...for his asthma. Take it how you will. Asthma is treated with corticosteroids. Unlike anabolic steroids, corticosteroids aren't banned. Corticosteroids such as cortisol are used in every major sport as a short term anti-inflammatory when an athlete gets an orthopedic injury like a sprained ankle. I thought you were a PED expert? :thinking:

Vitali Klitschko admitted to using steroids, but it was many years ago of course.

I'm curious, have any boxing journalists asked Shannon Briggs directly or indirectly if he has used banned substances and/or steroids? Additionally, has any journalists even alleged that he's used steroids? It seems like boxing fans are the only ones who suspect he's used steroids or that boxing journalists/analysts/commentators don't have the balls to say anything. In the past, Briggs has stated he does take steroids...for his asthma. Take it how you will.

Well, this is a pretty old thread, but maybe still relevant. No matter what Briggs is on, or not on, he will need to do serious cardio work for this Klitschko fight. Even if he does land a bomb or two early on, I doubt it would be enough to finish Klitschko.

I'm curious, have any boxing journalists asked Shannon Briggs directly or indirectly if he has used banned substances and/or steroids? Additionally, has any journalists even alleged that he's used steroids? It seems like boxing fans are the only ones who suspect he's used steroids or that boxing journalists/analysts/commentators don't have the balls to say anything.

Let's say that for a moment, someone brings forward some damning evidence confirming that Briggs has take illegal growth substances. What are the reprecussions? Does he get stripped of his title? If you guys recall, Toney came out of his steroid scandal smelling pretty good and got a title shot and a title eliminator bout afterwards. Of course any titleholder that violates the rules should be stripped of his belt. Simple as that. The trouble is that boxing, unlike other sports is not, but badly needs to be, regulated by a single entity, a la NBA, NFL, MLB, etc... It would make it very easy for the fighter and even easier for the fans. There'd be just one belt per weight class, therefore only one prize for a fighter to focus on, and therefore only one truly undisputed champion at each weight division. Sadly, I think it'll be a long time before we finally see this.

Not really sure why you didnt pick up on this, bro, but you can't be four halves. At most you could be a quarter each. But then probably less, considering the asian appearance. Half Pinoy and the other stuff is split up with the other half.

Let's say that for a moment, someone brings forward some damning evidence confirming that Briggs has take illegal growth substances. What are the reprecussions? Does he get stripped of his title? If you guys recall, Toney came out of his steroid scandal smelling pretty good and got a title shot and a title eliminator bout afterwards.

I think homeboy forgot that I'm actually half Italian/Irish/Scottish/German, but no, I hate white people ;) Not really sure why you didnt pick up on this, bro, but you can't be four halves. At most you could be a quarter each. But then probably less, considering the asian appearance.

OH so that explains why his HEAD has grown 5 hat sizes? http://www.bigmediabuzz.com/032_9.JPG http://www.hardcoreboxing.net/ShannonBriggsArticle.jpg compare the 2 photos and tell me the man has grown naturaly ? lol some people are SO blind.. Dear god! :eek: :rofl:

We both know what it means. It's obvious from looking at him IMO. Yeah, he then went on to say eyes don't lie, I dun know what that means either.:puppy_dog

We both know what it means. It's obvious from looking at him IMO.

You bastard. :( OK, there is no proof, just a close source who told me when I asked him about it, he replied "What do you think?" The source then went on to say that I'm not quite the first to ask him the question. I'm not sure what to make of it, but whatever.

There are some big boys coming out of Brownsville, Mike Tyson, Riddick Bowe, and Shannon Briggs...Briggs though is fucking huge...Tyson is like a middle-weight, and Bowe is like a light-heavyweight compared to this guy. Briggs used to be in their company (and not talking about skill) when he was in his prime, about 230 pounds tops.

You bastard. :(

Please do, looking forward to it Asian. Nope, I change my mind cuz I'm biased towards NY fighters ;)

Please do, looking forward to it Asian.

I got an interesting lead in this story, I'll keep you guys posted.

Is it me or is it my imagination. Briggs is massive, he was never that big anytime time in his career before his comeback. Why did badblood get banned? He seemed like a decent poster.