Who was it from the WNF crew that said Powell looked high? You were right!!

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Yeah good point. But the problem is IF and WAS. I dont think ex-fighters take cocaine for confidence, no sucessful pro fighter lacks confidence.

AND the fact that drugs aren't uncommon in boxing is a problem. When your kids are ready hitmandonny do you want them to do a sport that has a drug culture or one that doesn't?

Well Bruno as an example took cocaine throughout his career, for confidence boosting reasons. Apparantly that was the explnanation for his brave showing against Tyson the second time.

Joe Louis took Cocaine after his retirement.
Again...I have limited knowledge, but I believe it's for that "invincible feeling" that both cocaine and boxing victories are famed for.
(I should have clarified that better actually confidence/exhilaration.)

Oh absolutley, I hate drugs personally. I've worked in several gyms in drug estates trying to introduce boxing, but when I left the clubs just collapsed, which is pretty disappointing. As a whole I think boxing is relatively clean, but I do feel such cases as these need to be dealt with firmly in ordr to stamp out similar cases.

The reason I stuck o my original point is because during training we have been approached a number of times in a study asking how we quench nerves in order to reatain energy. Its a real study that some people are chasing answers too as it could prove highly beneficial in not only boxing, but all sports and pursuits.

Ok wow thanks for your honesty Hitmandonny. I doubt Joe Louis took cocaine for confidence, he took it after his retirement..... he didn't take it when he fought - BIG difference. Taking drugs when you are not an athelete means nothing to me. Make your own decisions,