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Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 07 Oct 2019, 21:19
by oogiebe
More to come, but apparently Tyrone has failed a VADA test. An 'adverse' finding was reported by Eddie Hearn this evening.

Fight is all but off.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 07 Oct 2019, 21:21
by oogiebe
It has been sent to Illinois Commission and we should know more by morning EST. I wonder who the stand in fighter who hearn says is in the ready.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 07 Oct 2019, 21:26
by sturm vogel
Drug Sponge going back to the gym with empty pockets.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 07 Oct 2019, 21:30
by Onetimeonly
sturm vogel wrote: 07 Oct 2019, 21:26 Drug Sponge going back to the gym with empty pockets.
He'll still have asjacts hand.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 07 Oct 2019, 23:15
by gregregegg
It would be epic if they just put usyk in with Chisora.. doubt Chisora would accept it for anything but massive money but it would save one card at least.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 08 Oct 2019, 00:08
by Finkel
If only
I think we all want to see Usyk make his heavyweight debut. And that would be some statement to take on Chisora.

Think there are pro and cons for both fighters.
Chisora was preparing for a relatively mobile heavyweight with fast hands in Parker. But Usyk is a step beyond in skill level. But then again Parker is a legitimate former champion, and Usyk is untested at this level.

For Usyk, Chisora has shown he struggles against the more skilled fighters in the past. But then again Chisora is a seasoned heavyweight, and a clear step up from Spong.

But in terms of positioning, it would make sense for both fighters. Usyk would legitimise his run at a title, and I think Usyk is a big enough name, that it could possibly do the same for Chisora.

If Chisora wants one final title tilt, this could open the door, and what better time to face Usyk - before he has acclimatised to the jump up in weight

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 08 Oct 2019, 11:18
by Enlightened-One
No chance of Usyk versus Chisora, unless the Ukrainian is willing to remain sidelined for several months or faces an interim opponent.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 08 Oct 2019, 14:30
by oogiebe
It's going to be Chazz Witherspoon.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 08 Oct 2019, 14:44
by Evander
I'm losing count of the failed drug tests, it's easier to tally up the clean ones as the numbers are lower and easy to track.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 08 Oct 2019, 14:52
by cormack
Enlightened-One wrote: 08 Oct 2019, 11:18 No chance of Usyk versus Chisora, unless the Ukrainian is willing to remain sidelined for several months or faces an interim opponent.
chisora is fighting price anwyay

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 10 Oct 2019, 09:17
by RScarf1
He has worse problems now. He's been charged with a cougar escaping from his home and other charges.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/brow ... story.html

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 10 Oct 2019, 09:19
by Onetimeonly
RScarf1 wrote: 10 Oct 2019, 09:17 He has worse problems now. He's been charged with a cougar escaping from his home and other charges.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/brow ... story.html
That was weeks ago.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 11 Oct 2019, 21:46
by RScarf1
Onetimeonly wrote: 10 Oct 2019, 09:19
RScarf1 wrote: 10 Oct 2019, 09:17 He has worse problems now. He's been charged with a cougar escaping from his home and other charges.

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/brow ... story.html
That was weeks ago.
The article was from two days ago. He's recently been charged, so I guess there was uncertainty as to whether the state of Florida would do it.

Re: Spong Fails VADA Test

Posted: 11 Oct 2019, 21:53
by Onetimeonly
RScarf1 wrote: 11 Oct 2019, 21:46
Onetimeonly wrote: 10 Oct 2019, 09:19
That was weeks ago.
The article was from two days ago. He's recently been charged, so I guess there was uncertainty as to whether the state of Florida would do it.
OK, saw an article he was charged weeks ago. Doesn't matter really, he isn't a serious boxer we need to discuss.