Comments Thread For: Photos: Klitschko, Povetkin Open Workouts in Moscow

[Weltschmerz]

he's always been suspect. he's innocent until proven guilty, of course, but we've got to recognize that steroid use proliferates modern athleticism. nobody is above su****ion, even lord wladimir.

when a guy is 250 lbs and has 5-10% bodyfat you have to at least entertain the possiblity that he's taking something. i don't think he uses gear to bulk up. god gave him the size. it would be to boil down / "cut." almost all of the steroids increase your red cell count in your blood as well, so his gas tank would benefit. better gas tank = better response to punches later in fights (IE a better chin.)

Has he? It's possible to look like this pushing 40 because of his lifestyle, unconditional training discipline, and dedication to the game. You don't have to cheat to look like this, with the right genetics, diet, (legal)supplements, etc., and lifestyle. Wlad was always taking care of himself and is, you could say, a perfect athlete in every sense of the word. Which is unique.

I understand ofcourse that people are su****ious, but as you say, innocent until caught, which he never was.

[pedrito]

That post saying basically "big veins = steroid indicator" is the biggest piece of bull**** I've heard in a while.

It all depends on your metabolism, I've had big veins since I was a kid. Even when I don't work out my veins look big, as soon as I do a bit of exercise they become huge. Also my body doesn't build up fat, ever. No matter how ****ty I eat and how little exercise I do.

So please take your hat off to a dedicated athlete like Wlad and stop spreading your useless, noise filled, stinky breath.

[New England]

Has he? It's possible to look like this pushing 40 because of his lifestyle, unconditional training discipline, and dedication to the game. You don't have to cheat to look like this, with the right genetics, diet, (legal)supplements, etc., and lifestyle. Wlad was always taking care of himself and is, you could say, a perfect athlete in every sense of the word. Which is unique.

I understand ofcourse that people are su****ious, but as you say, innocent until caught, which he never was.

i don't think he's above su****ion. do i believe he's on drugs? i can't say for sure. i have no evidence to say that he is. i have to assume that he's clean.

especially given his brother's steroid use in his youth, we've got to at least keep the possibility open that he's used PEDs. i do the same for any modern athlete.


i'm honestly starting to believe that the vast majority of all top flight boxers are doping. standard piss tests are a complete joke. even a couple of months of USADA or VADA blood testing won't catch your drug use in your "off season" to aid in recovery.

[Simurgh]

That post saying basically "big veins = steroid indicator" is the biggest piece of bull**** I've heard in a while.

It all depends on your metabolism, I've had big veins since I was a kid. Even when I don't work out my veins look big, as soon as I do a bit of exercise they become huge. Also my body doesn't build up fat, ever. No matter how ****ty I eat and how little exercise I do.

So please take your hat off to a dedicated athlete like Wlad and stop spreading your useless, noise filled, stinky breath.

^ THIS!

green sent.

[Stallion_]

i don't think he's above su****ion. do i believe he's on drugs? i can't say for sure. i have no evidence to say that he is. i have to assume that he's clean.

especially given his brother's steroid use in his youth, we've got to at least keep the possibility open that he's used PEDs. i do the same for any modern athlete.


i'm honestly starting to believe that the vast majority of all top flight boxers are doping. standard piss tests are a complete joke. even a couple of months of USADA or VADA blood testing won't catch your drug use in your "off season" to aid in recovery.

Why do you even talk about it? He has never been su****ious and always posed an example to the others as far as I know, so why bring up that crap? Are you also su****ious like that about Andre Ward? So please, trying to bring that crap up about one of the most dedicated athletes is hilarious.

[Banderivets]

i don't think he's above su****ion. do i believe he's on drugs? i can't say for sure. i have no evidence to say that he is. i have to assume that he's clean.

especially given his brother's steroid use in his youth, we've got to at least keep the possibility open that he's used PEDs. i do the same for any modern athlete.


i'm honestly starting to believe that the vast majority of all top flight boxers are doping. standard piss tests are a complete joke. even a couple of months of USADA or VADA blood testing won't catch your drug use in your "off season" to aid in recovery.

I agree completely.


As to Wlad and gear....I really don't know.

But what I do find with most athletes is that when in shape and older they do seem to look "drier" more bulging for some reason, and that gives off that roidy look.

I'm absolutely positive Wlad has juiced at in his life....but so did every other elite athlete in the world....(in my opinion)

[Weltschmerz]

I agree completely.


As to Wlad and gear....I really don't know.

But what I do find with most athletes is that when in shape and older they do seem to look "drier" more bulging for some reason, and that gives off that roidy look.

I'm absolutely positive Wlad has juiced at in his life....but so did every other elite athlete in the world....(in my opinion)

Make up your mind or STFU.

[New England]

Why do you even talk about it? He has never been su****ious and always posed an example to the others as far as I know, so why bring up that crap? Are you also su****ious like that about Andre Ward? So please, trying to bring that crap up about one of the most dedicated athletes is hilarious.

rofl. judging a man by his avatar.

yes. i'm su****ious of andre ward.

[ddangerous]

Agreed. Those three corrupt judges aren't going to have a say in this fight.

Nope. Wlad won't let it go to the cards on this one.

Wow, Give the Man a little respect, he's an undefeated Olympic champion for Christ's sake. While I'm not sure he can put the pressure on and get inside on Wlad, he is infinitely better then Pianeta ,Wach, Thompson and Mormeck. Klitschko is taking Povetkin very seriously. I've never seen Alex battered around the ring by a pro golfer before so that's a plus. But if it comes down to haircuts, Povetkin could be in trouble, and god knows what these judges are looking at these days.

Two things:

1) Povetkin got everything he could handle from a Cruiserweight B-fighter in Marco Huck.

2) Corrie Sanders was NOT a bum, and hit like a sledgehammer.

[Banderivets]

Make up your mind or STFU.

Have some manners boy.