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.

[El Kabong]

- what boxers inspired you to start boxing and which boxers inspired your style?

- if you do you think are the best trainers and why?

- do you have any advice for anyone becoming a professional boxer?

[Althugz]

have just sent off the next batch of questions. Thanks guys.

Bear in mind as well that Larry spent parts of 2 or 3 of his training camps in L.A at the Wildcard gym with Freddie Roach, Alex Ariza and other trainers/boxers there. So if you want to ask any questions relating to his time there, that might be interesting too.

[Fenster]

Does Larry believe there's a moral difference between a boxer that cheats by taking drugs and a boxer that cheats by loading his gloves?

Thanks.

[Memphis]

In one of the statements Larry said to walk a mile in his shoes before judging him. Could/Would he elaborate on this? Was he encouraged to take them? if so by who (no need to name names) Was he unable to say no? If so why not?

Would he be prepared to say if he knows of any current champions on PEDS, British, World?

[Kirkland Laing]

You've said you're going to restart your career at the end of your ban. At that point you'll be 37 years old. You're unlikely to get anywhere near even British level, so you'd be fighting for a few thousand quid at best, maybe get invited to a Prizefighter tournament if it's still going, that sort of level. So what's the point if you're not going to win any titles or make any money? Why not just start concentrating on the rest of your life? Or do you expect your comeback to be a financial and sporting success?

[DavilaJones]

Hi larry I'm ignorant about your fights, couldn't really find any clips on youtube.

my question is a simple one, in the ring what do you like to do the most?

Some love to throw that hook to the body, some that sweet cross on the chin, some live for the perfect counter.

What would you consider to be the one thing you love to do in the ring?

[erics44]

only messing pal, i actually think your sentence is ridiculous considering the sentences given out to other fighters caught doing the same or similar things

even on this forum the amount of people who accept and defend the fact that mosley, jones, holyfield, etc were drug cheats yet when margarito was caught with the hand wraps he was hated on

[Althugz]

Just sent the next batch of questions off.
Will send the replies to James as soon as I get them

[Wallace]

I'd like to know if you think 4 years is fair? If not how long do you think you should have been suspended for?

Also with Tarver, Berto, and Peterson all testing positive as well as yourself has anything changed in how this is monitored in boxing and why are we seeing a rush of positive tests all at once?

[Beanz]

An unfair advantage?