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This report popped up on an MMA site: http://www.mmamania.com/2014/2/27/54...c-fighters-mma
As I understand it the NSAC regular boxing as well as MMA and so if true should apply to every pro boxing fight in Vegas from now on, which could be interesting.
As I understand it the NSAC regular boxing as well as MMA and so if true should apply to every pro boxing fight in Vegas from now on, which could be interesting.
The Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) today (Feb. 27, 2014) issued a statewide ban on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT), according to Nevada's own Adam Hill, which means any and all fighters hoping to score a the****utic use exemption (TUE) for the controversial treatment are **** out of luck.
Today's ban includes any and all past applicants, regardless of whether or not they've previously received a TUE.
That won't stop anyone looking for an exemption to compete elsewhere; however, it's no uncommon for other stateside commissions to follow Nevada's lead in matters of athletic regulation, so don't be surprised to see a trickle-down effect in the coming months.
Including UFC, who uses the NSAC guidelines when it self-regulates overseas.
NSAC Chairman Francisco Aguilar made it clear that the state's governing body would be discussing its TUE policy at today's regularly-scheduled meeting (details), specifically to bring clarity to the muddy waters of TRT, before it would make a decision on Belfort's participation at UFC 173.
Looks like Keith Kizer was right.
Today's ban includes any and all past applicants, regardless of whether or not they've previously received a TUE.
That won't stop anyone looking for an exemption to compete elsewhere; however, it's no uncommon for other stateside commissions to follow Nevada's lead in matters of athletic regulation, so don't be surprised to see a trickle-down effect in the coming months.
Including UFC, who uses the NSAC guidelines when it self-regulates overseas.
NSAC Chairman Francisco Aguilar made it clear that the state's governing body would be discussing its TUE policy at today's regularly-scheduled meeting (details), specifically to bring clarity to the muddy waters of TRT, before it would make a decision on Belfort's participation at UFC 173.
Looks like Keith Kizer was right.
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