EliteXC’s Jeremy Lappen Comments On CSAC Ruling To Suspend Antonio Silva
The California State Athletic Commission on Thursday announced the one-year suspension and $2,5000 fine of EliteXC heavyweight champion Antonio Silva after Silva tested positive for the anabolic steroid boldenone following his second-round TKO victory over Justin Eilers at “EliteXC: Unfinished Business” on July 26th in Stockton, California.
Silva’s manager, Alex Davis, then issued a statement claiming that Silva was clean and that he did not know how Silva could have tested positive.
On Friday Head of EliteXC Fight Opperations, Jeremy Lappen, issued a statement on the CSAC’s decision to fine and suspend Silva for the positive test.
“We respect the California commission and the job they do,” said Lappen. “We always enjoy working with them and work very well together. The illegal use of steroids is a problem in all major sports, including mixed martial arts. We certainly do not condone the use of steroids. But we also support, trust and have confidence in our fighter, Antonio Silva, who has denied ever taken any illegal substance, including steroids, and is prepared to challenge the results of the California Commission. So until all the facts are known and a final decision is rendered, EliteXC will reserve making any further comments at this time.’’
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I have no doubt you want to support your fighter. And one is innocent until proven guilty. Now, having said that, the way Lappen “exonerates” Silva is just pathetic. EliteXc’s Credebility = Zilch!!!!!
I think he could have did it without the usage of Steroid..but too bad …see you next year…
Phovos,
You took the words right out of my mouth! It is fine to support your fighter but not in this manner or situation. Personally, I feel Elite should be acting very angry towards Silva even if they are not. Elite has had problems getting proper respect from the MMA fanbase and I do not see this helping any.
Let me guess. Someone gave him some supplements, and he should have checked them before trying them?
Of course he is gonna deny it. His name is forever tarnished just like Sherk, Barnett, and the other “clean” fighters who never took steroids.
Fess up take your punnishment and Stop tryng to gain an edge. Hard training will give you that,
Dumba$$!
I think a 1 year suspension is perfect. More than Sherk got.
Why should he get a longer suspension than Sherk, Danny? I’m genuinely confused by that sentiment.
Loser….You need to punish this freak…Drop him off in A national Park with a sasquatch costume and let him work his way back to LA.
I have a feeling I know who Fedor is fighting on NYE in Japan…