Ask a Pro: Larry Olubamiwo

[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?