Sythentic test was introduced to 'Murican athletes in the 50s so it's possible.
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Did sugar Ray Robinson take steroids?
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That. Man should be labeled one of the world's wonders!
He had everything!
Sad we never have footage of him in his complete prime where he was even faster and more powerful!
You'd have to had a perfect nite while Sugar was on his worst day or have a Lamotta chin!
He could feint with a left but at the same time already hit you with the right!
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Were PEDs even invented in the 40s/50's? Let alone being used in boxing
I got the impression they didny make a huge impact until much later under communist East German sports science programs
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Originally posted by boxerrhydianwhe View PostSugar Ray (and other greats) were so good due to their mixture of great speed strength and stamina. Unfortunately it's very hard to get all these qualities. To get scientific about it sugar Rays display of speed and power here shows a clear domination of fast twitch muscle fibres (search for his highlights on youtube)
And this... (search for him hitting speed bag)
Confusingly the only muscle type capable of his speed and power are type IIx fast twitch muscle fibres, which have low stamina so... HOW DID HE HAVE STAMINA TOO??
I am thinking that drugs are the only cause of this as I don't think there is anyway to train and get all these qualities, if anyone knows Ray's training routine perhaps that can shed light on how he had all his power speed and stamina. If anyone knows how he was able to get all these qualities in the boxing ring I would appreciate knowing!
Thanks for your help
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