Here is what I found. Probably more was said but this summary does not mention reusing needles. Maybe what you said was was just to state the obvious or it was part of their list of possibilities but obvious:
Voy also said that while tiny amounts of blood are drawn for testing "it can be dangerous."
That was a theme Dr. Watson chimed in on, saying, "I believe that urine is the best substance to test. I agree with Dr. Voy that urine (random testing) is what we should require and that blood is not necessary.
"I agree with Dr. Voy that there are theoretical and real risks to blood testing one of which is a (boxer getting) a hematoma on the elbow or a clot from missing a vein. There are also HIV and Hepatitis C risks."
Dr. Watson said blood testing should be curtailed "within three to four weeks before (a fight) so that the hemotoma risk does not put a fighter at a disadvantage."
Nevada offered up two doctors and USADA offered its legal beagle-PR chief.
Now that's a mismatch.
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