So Beterbiev tested for high levels of HGH and testosterone

[IronDanHamza]

Beterbiev hasn’t failed a PEDs test, that is true.

But the levels of testosterone and HGH in his system were atypical. Which is a little suspect at almost 39 years age.

Well, the guy just said he does a 365 VADA program.

So how can you not be of the position that he's "likely clean" like you are with Canelo who just does VADA fight by fight?

[MONGOOSE66]

Only people who pop are the fighters who don’t donate high enough to the Vada fund.

[dannnnn]

Big fan of Beterbiev, but anyone who's used steroids before themselves (and thus knows what to look for) would know he's been one of the most obvious cases in the sport for a long time. I'm talking since the amateurs and certainly all throughout his pro career. I'm not suggesting that's where all his power comes from - if it was, many fighters would hit that hard - but it definitely doesn't hurt.

I'm still surprised he was caught (though technically he wasn't anyway since it's not an 'adverse finding'). Drug testing in boxing is next to useless against anyone who isn't half-assing it.

[Gideon lock]

I have a slightly different take I think it's down to genetics and here is a study that shows some regions of Russia have men with more naturally occurring high test levels here it is for anyone interested.

"Around 2012, the region with the highest testosterone we’ve seen is Chita, Russia, where the men at an average age of 34 have testosterone levels of 1022 ng/dl!"

https://testosteronedecline.com/what...-testosterone/

[ShoulderRoll]

I have a slightly different take I think it's down to genetics and here is a study that shows some regions of Russia have men with more naturally occurring high test levels here it is for anyone interested.

"Around 2012, the region with the highest testosterone we’ve seen is Chita, Russia, where the men at an average age of 34 have testosterone levels of 1022 ng/dl!"

https://testosteronedecline.com/what...-testosterone/

Is Beterbiev from Chita? Or is he just a cheat-a?

[Gideon lock]

Is Beterbiev from Chita? Or is he just a cheat-a?

I'm not sure but he's from the same area as a lot of naturally strong dudes like khabib, chimaev etc

[Gideon lock]

Is Beterbiev from Chita? Or is he just a cheat-a?

https://www.bjjee.com/articles/why-dagestanis-and-chechens-are-so-good-at-combat-sports/

[ShoulderRoll]

I'm not sure but he's from the same area as a lot of naturally strong dudes like khabib, chimaev etc

Is that the region run by the Chechen warlord?

[Gideon lock]

Is that the region run by the Chechen warlord?

I'm not entirely sure who that is haha

[LilMac006]

Interesting

Not surprised at all.