Ask a Pro: Larry Olubamiwo

[Althugz]

I only ask these clearly loaded and sarcastic questions because I am trying to wind you up

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I will send your questions over to him regardless of their obvious intent but I can tell you that you know absolutely nothing of what you speak.

1) Steroids do not give you more fast twitch muscle fibers which are responsible for explosive power. E.G Malignaggi wouldn't suddenly have power if he went on steroids. That's basic physiology..
2) Larry knew exactly what the effects of ABUSE were. He didn't abuse. Well played getting your PED facts from The Sun newspaper..
3) Larry was nowhere near gassed for the Sexton fight..
4) You can lose your legs in boxing and never be hurt in the process. Basic, basic stuff..

I doubt his answers will be much different but hey..I'll humour you and send them.

[CFH]

What do you consider your most satisfying accomplishment in the ring?

Who was your most difficult or challenging opponent and why?

What is one (or many) things that you feel boxing fans, even the hardcore ones, just don't understand about the sport?

Thanks for doing this.

[southpawed]

From your standpoint as a professional boxer who has been through it all. How corrupt do you think the game is? And to what degree? Not in terms of PEDs, but in general.

[Memphis]

Im not going to pretend to know the benefits of taking whatever you took and Im not going to look it up either so I'd like to know.... of all the attributes we'd like to see in a fighter (strength, speed, stamina, courage, punching power, ability to take a punch, mental strength etc) What were you trying to improve on?

[Althugz]

Im not going to pretend to know the benefits of taking whatever you took and Im not going to look it up either so I'd like to know.... of all the attributes we'd like to see in a fighter (strength, speed, stamina, courage, punching power, ability to take a punch, mental strength etc) What were you trying to improve on?

Good question, Memphis. Can I just clarify before I send it off - Do you mean what was he trying to improve on by taking what he took or what was he trying to improve on in general in the boxing gym?

[Memphis]

Im not going to pretend to know the benefits of taking whatever you took and Im not going to look it up either so I'd like to know.... of all the attributes we'd like to see in a fighter (strength, speed, stamina, courage, punching power, ability to take a punch, mental strength etc) What were you trying to improve on?

Good question, Memphis. Can I just clarify before I send it off - Do you mean what was he trying to improve on by taking what he took or what was he trying to improve on in general in the boxing gym?

Yes mate by taking whatever it was he took. I assume it would have to be a physical shortcut he was after? I'm by no means an expert but I wouldn't think taking performance enhancing drugs would improve mental strength, courage etc. It might give someone some added confidence I guess knowing that they have a little something else in the locker but those kind of attributes you either have or you don't. I suppose you can gain them over time but not by taking a pill or jab.

What was he hoping to gain from the drugs that he couldn't gain legitimately?