Seriously though, anybody who actually watched the fight could see that he looked anything BUT great. He appeared to have very little power on his punches IMO and seemed fairly gassed most of the way through. I remember while I was watching the fight actually saying "He's got nothing on his punches." And this is coming from someone who was routing for Tarver. I really, really, really wanted him to put it on Kayode. I just don't see why, as a veteran and possible future HOF (who knows anabolic steroids can be found easily through standard urine testing), would risk not only his credibility, respect and great deal of ridicule - but a high possiblity of losing the job that could've taken him long past his numbered days as a fighter. I don't claim to be anything close to any kind of expert, and I tread lightly when even discussing this type of subject on a forum like this, however.... TBH, there are several reasons why a man his age might take something with a steroid in it. Any kind of issue with breathing, such as asthma, anemia or even after getting bronchitus - many people are prescribed prednisone (a steroid used to suppress the immune system and inflammation). Also, prescriptions used for anti-inflammatory purposes for arthritus and even allergies (many nasal sprays have steroid ingredients in them), and cortisone injections which are commonly injected in to the soft tissue to reduce inflammation in the tendons, joints and skin. With Tarver's age and the nature of his job, it isn't hard to believe that he might be suffering from a number of these health issues.
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