Andre Ward has refused to participate in the VADA testing

[Freedom]

According to Steve Kim today, Andre Ward has refused to participate in the VADA testing.

Steve Kim ‏@stevemaxboxing https://twitter.com/stevemaxboxing
Im told Edwin Rodriguez began his VADA testing today, as for Andre Ward, well, he refused to participate.... #boxing

Props to Edwin Rodriguez - he's going through with the VADA testing, whether Ward participates or not.

[DavilaJones]

Well...I can't really say Ward juices since he doesn't KO anyone really but outboxes them. I'm just rather surprised is all.

[Freedom]

Before the fight was signed, Ward verbally agreed to PED testing. But now he's going back on his word:

[TitoFan]

Before the fight was signed, Ward verbally agreed to PED testing. But now he's going back on his word:

Would've been a more effective interview if someone had told those people in the back to STFU.

[IamInuit]

I dont blame Ward. The media establishment is starting to get a little stupid now. They dont even talk about the topic for 30 years and now since Manny/Floyd, any athlete for any fight that does not agree to additional testing is guilty. What made the Floyd/Manny circus news worthy in that regard was the fact that it could have been a 100 million dollar fight after all was said and done. Wards making a statement whether he knows it or not. The boxing establishment does not really want to catch the cheaters. If it did a newer designed testing regiment would have been implemented from the ground up long ago.It would be enforced by commissions and the boxing orgs. Fact of the matter is, they dont want testing programs that might actually catch people. This window dressing they use in an attempt to show steps are being made does not fool me.

[jehoshaphat]

Before the fight was signed, Ward verbally agreed to PED testing. But now he's going back on his word:

Someone is trying to spin things Where in the video did he say he agreed to VADA testing before the fight was signed? In fact, at the press conference AFTER the fight was signed Rodriguez called Ward out for VADA testing. Ward later replied to Rodriguez that he didn't say a single thing about PED testing during the entire negotiations and then when he got in the press conference he all of a sudden brings up PED testing and directs it at Ward as if he was hinting or insinuating something. Watch the conference it was intended to offend Ward which I think it did.

[TitoFan]

There should be one, and only one, answer by boxers to questions about testing:

"Bring it."

Of course, as long as the other guy's doing it also.

[Ron Swanson]

If he's making a stand for a purpose I support him. The commissions should be required to hire independent agencies to perform these tasks. It shouldn't be on the fighters to ensure a level playing field.

If he's not testing as a f you to the opponent I support him on that too. If you want testing bring it up in negotiations not in front of the media.

If he's ducking the tests because he's dirty may Satan rape SOG for eternity

[ruthless rocco]

i'm certain andre ward has done a lot of different steroids and drugs while recovering and rehabilitating after his injuries and surgery... maybe he's scared to stop using or maybe he knows he didn't stop in time for them to have cleared out of his system.

[IamInuit]

i'm certain andre ward has done a lot of different steroids and drugs while recovering and rehabilitating after his injuries and surgery... maybe he's scared to stop using or maybe he knows he didn't stop in time for them to have cleared out of his system.

Leap much my friend? If he's on an injury regiment of roids then all involved are well aware of it. Unlike Lamont's half assed crew.

[ruthless rocco]

i'm certain andre ward has done a lot of different steroids and drugs while recovering and rehabilitating after his injuries and surgery... maybe he's scared to stop using or maybe he knows he didn't stop in time for them to have cleared out of his system.

Leap much my friend? If he's on an injury regiment of roids then all involved are well aware of it. Unlike Lamont's half assed crew.

my feet are flat on the ground my friend. steroid use is common in post injury and surgery recovery and rehabilitation.
i'm hypothesizing possible reasons for why he would refuse voluntary testing after saying he would submit himself to it.

[ross]

He was invloved with Conte a few years back too but after he was in trouble.

Just because hes not inocking anyone out doesnt mean hes not cheating. Hes got shit stamina and maybe trying to counter that.

http://www.badlefthook.com/2009/12/4...-action-helped

[Vendettos]

Like Ward needed anymore doubters.

Seriously, you're p4p number 2 and almost everyone hates you.. Just shut your boring ass mouth and take the tests.

He's probably juiced to stay sharp during his injury.

[powerpuncher]

the problem is that this testing isnt really official so no fighter has to do it unless you state in your contract you have to. maybe he just doesnt want to be bothered. i mean, he has a family that im sure he wants to spend time with and he probably doesnt want people keep showing up unannounced to test him. so in that regard, whatever.

i do think that there needs to be madatory testing though in this day and age because of all the problems.

[erics44]

Well...I can't really say Ward juices since he doesn't KO anyone really but outboxes them. I'm just rather surprised is all.

Are the only people that juice those that knock people out?