Erkan Teper Reportedly Fails Drug Test After Price KO

[Redback Rasta]

It has been reported in the Finnish press that former EBU Heavyweight Champion Erkan Teper failed a post-fight drug test after knocking out Britain's David Price in two rounds back in July.

Teper was due to fight Robert Helenius, last weekend, however pulled out due to injury leaving the Finn to fight for the vacant title against Franz Rill. A bout which 'The Nordic Nightmare' won over a 12 round a unanimous decision. If the allegations of doping are true Teper could face a potential ban. It also has repercussions regarding David Price as the bout may be considered a no contest, possibly breathing new confidence into the career of the Liverpool heavyweight.

http://www.BS.com/erkan-teper- ... 466z7.dpuf

[PredatorHayds]

Gutted about this.

Was looking forward to see how Teper would develop.
Hopefully this breathes fresh life into Price. I hope he doesn't go straight in for the Euro title as I'd worry for him against Helenius.

[Roars Like Me]

Let's pray he doesn't get false hope from this, the same happened with Thompson too didn't it?

Anyway in his heart he knows it's not down to the drugs.

[iamasadlittleboy]

Lots of positive tests in Europe all of a sudden

[Horse]

We are talking about a sport where your goal is to kill your opponent with your punches

True.

[keirw]

Its time that they stopped these tests I think.

We are talking about a sport where your goal is to kill your opponent with your punches and then we have these fellows using poo in their bodies to be better at hurting their opponents. If these guys want to eff themselves up then who are we to tell them no? The price that they pay for using that stuff is far greater than their rewards for doing so.

'your goal is to kill your opponent with your punches'?
Not sure where it states that in the Queensbury rule book.

Knocking one of the Ls off Price's record might make it look better, but won't improve his chin.

[Taki...]

There should be a minimum 4 year ban for doping in any sport, and a life ban for a second offence. If accurate Teper goes on the cheating scumbag list.
No idea how this could give Price any boost in confidence.

[Gnome]

Its time that they stopped these tests I think.

We are talking about a sport where your goal is to kill your opponent with your punches and then we have these fellows using poo in their bodies to be better at hurting their opponents. If these guys want to eff themselves up then who are we to tell them no? The price that they pay for using that stuff is far greater than their rewards for doing so.

And they should be able to wear knuckle-dusters too, right?

[jockpunk]

Its time that they stopped these tests I think.

We are talking about a sport where your goal is to kill your opponent with your punches and then we have these fellows using poo in their bodies to be better at hurting their opponents. If these guys want to eff themselves up then who are we to tell them no? The price that they pay for using that stuff is far greater than their rewards for doing so.

This is one of the dumber posts I have seen lately.

[Redback Rasta]

David Price could have defeat struck from record as reports Erkan Teper failed drugs test

David Price's latest defeat could be struck from his record after it emerged that his conqueror Erkan Teper may have failed a drugs test.

The 32-year-old was sensationally defeated by the German inside two rounds for the EBU European heavyweight title back in July.

However, German news outlet Bayerischer Rundfunk broke the story, which could have huge repercussions for the Liverpool heavyweight - regardless of the nature of the original defeat.

Bayerischer Rundfunk also claim that 33-year-old Teper is under investigation on suspicion of unlawful possession of doping substances such as clenbuterol, testosterone, growth hormone and methandrostenolone

German authorities have yet to officially comment on the revelations.

Price’s promoter, Kalle Saureland of Sauerland Brothers realeased an official statement saying: “If the reports are true that Erkan Teper was doped then of course that is a disgrace and he must be banned for a lengthy period.

"However, for me perhaps even the bigger disgrace is the handling of the matter by the BDB (German boxing federation). The fight was five months ago. The results would have been known within a few weeks but they were not made public.

"Teper could have fought as a drugs cheat and earned money in the meantime whilst Price has been cheated out of position in the sport for almost half a year. I am sure there will be a legal case for the BDB to answer."

The Liverpudlian's subsequent two defeats came against American Tony Thompson who, incidentally, was earlier this year handed a ban for an anti-doping violation.

Teper was due to fight Robert Helenius in the first defence of his European crown last weekend but was forced to withdraw through injury. As a result, the title was made vacant. He could now face a lengthy ban.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/bo ... k-10634335

[rd350lc]

All of this is a bit of a shock really , he hardly looked like a gym freak.

[closer]

All of this is a bit of a shock really , he hardly looked like a gym freak.

Has alwyas been a misconception that steroids= great shape

[rd350lc]

All of this is a bit of a shock really , he hardly looked like a gym freak.

Has alwyas been a misconception that steroids= great shape

Oh , if that's the case then ,I must be roided up to my eyeballs

[evrenb]

The use of PED's is becoming more common. It is obviously a huge problem. There must be bigger powers involved in this disgrace...commissions bought, promoters involved? I never noticed fighters' jaws look so huge!!!!!!!!! The shape and build of fighters is so different than 40 years ago. Why is this? I do not agree with the poster who said that the object is to kill.....any boxer that has ever died in a ring tragedy has left a tremendous strain on the boxer who inflicted. I cite Griffith, Eubank and Charles.
The question is do we legalise PEDS? Well that wouldn't work. For obvious reasons. . do we put in place a lengthy or lifetime ban for the cheaters? Possible but with so much money riding on these events anyone 'caught' would more than likely get 'protected'. So what is the answer? A federal injunction in our beautiful sport?
This situation saddens me. I know that drugs doesn't necessarily mean you will become a better fighter but it does give an unfair advantage in training and recovery etc. So it is wholly unfair.
What percentage of fighters are using PED's right now? Anyone hazard a guess?

[Badhusker]

Legalizing PEDS in order to even the playing field is definitely the wrong way to go. By having no one test positive may make boxing look good in the eyes of the ignorant, it sends the wrong message, especially to our youth. I am talking all sports not just boxing. If that isn't important to you then there is nothing more to say. The testing today is pretty much a joke with the exception of the very few that do year-round voluntary testing.

I would propose a lifetime ban, erase the loss from the "victim", and not allow anyone to enter the hall of fame if caught. Allow one appeal. Big money is why it will never happen though.

[black panther]

The price that they pay for using that stuff is far greater than their rewards for doing so.

But price paid a price greater than he would have preferred

[Ilya Muromets]

David Price could have defeat struck from record as reports Erkan Teper failed drugs test

David Price's latest defeat could be struck from his record after it emerged that his conqueror Erkan Teper may have failed a drugs test.

The 32-year-old was sensationally defeated by the German inside two rounds for the EBU European heavyweight title back in July.

However, German news outlet Bayerischer Rundfunk broke the story, which could have huge repercussions for the Liverpool heavyweight - regardless of the nature of the original defeat.

Bayerischer Rundfunk also claim that 33-year-old Teper is under investigation on suspicion of unlawful possession of doping substances such as clenbuterol, testosterone, growth hormone and methandrostenolone

German authorities have yet to officially comment on the revelations.

Price’s promoter, Kalle Saureland of Sauerland Brothers realeased an official statement saying: “If the reports are true that Erkan Teper was doped then of course that is a disgrace and he must be banned for a lengthy period.

"However, for me perhaps even the bigger disgrace is the handling of the matter by the BDB (German boxing federation). The fight was five months ago. The results would have been known within a few weeks but they were not made public.

"Teper could have fought as a drugs cheat and earned money in the meantime whilst Price has been cheated out of position in the sport for almost half a year. I am sure there will be a legal case for the BDB to answer."

The Liverpudlian's subsequent two defeats came against American Tony Thompson who, incidentally, was earlier this year handed a ban for an anti-doping violation.

Teper was due to fight Robert Helenius in the first defence of his European crown last weekend but was forced to withdraw through injury. As a result, the title was made vacant. He could now face a lengthy ban.

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/bo ... k-10634335

Yes, why five months? How accurate are those drug tests? I think that certain legal drugs and foods or spices can set them off. After five months it makes it harder to defend yourself from such charges. Why the delay? If there's no good explanation I say drop the charges.

Price's two defeats weren't "subsequent" they were previous.

I forgot who it was - some famous trainer - who said that he thinks Price has a lot of potential but he just wasn't trained properly. A hard punch is one thing they can't train into you and he sure has that - but then a good chin is the same.

[Tony1244]

Its time that they stopped these tests I think.

We are talking about a sport where your goal is to kill your opponent with your punches and then we have these fellows using poo in their bodies to be better at hurting their opponents. If these guys want to eff themselves up then who are we to tell them no? The price that they pay for using that stuff is far greater than their rewards for doing so.

Gee Whiz, if killing is the goal (its not) maybe they should bring in baseball bats and guns.

[crusader]

Maybe they could attach barbed wire to the gloves too.

[Tony1244]

Teper isn't very good anyway, even with the cheating, but there should be a time limit like 10 days for reporting a positive drug test.

[PredatorHayds]

Maybe they could attach barbed wire to the gloves too.

They could have the gloves like Van Damme does in kickboxer.

[Joe Boxer]

Maybe they could attach barbed wire to the gloves too.

The Stinger
https://vimeo.com/101767328

[Redback Rasta]

Not once but twice it seems for Teper >>>

Teper Drug Test Scandal Unearths Previous Cover Up

German news agency DPA reports that former EBU heavyweight champ Erkan Teper tested positive for forbidden substances twice – the first time was then winning the EU title in June 2014 and then when beating David Price in July 2015. Neither case have been made public until now and both fights where supervised by the German EBU member BDB. BDB President Thomas Puetz tells DPA that Teper could get more than a year suspension. As previously reported Teper could also face charges for possession of illegal substances.

http://www.BS.com/teper-drug-t ... -up--99677

[man]

Its time that they stopped these tests I think.

We are talking about a sport where your goal is to kill your opponent with your punches and then we have these fellows using poo in their bodies to be better at hurting their opponents. If these guys want to eff themselves up then who are we to tell them no? The price that they pay for using that stuff is far greater than their rewards for doing so.

this is among the most unintelligent
posts i read in a long while.

[sucracristo]

Bayerischer Rundfunk also claim that 33-year-old Teper is under investigation on suspicion of unlawful possession of doping substances such as clenbuterol, testosterone, growth hormone and methandrostenolone

German authorities have yet to officially comment on the revelations.

again, these reports without the facts piss me off.
if you announce the guy is dirty, say the specific thing he took, not a laundry list
of completely different cliche things he could theoretically be guilty of. that makes
the story sound like they have no clue what he tested for, and more often than
not it is some over the counter crap or mj, which nobody really cares about.
why won't the german authorities comment about it if they are already leaking
info to the press, or does this publication have an unethical source at the lab?