ANTONIO TARVER RUMORS
Tarver tests positive for steroid
It's being reported by various outlets that former light heavyweight world titlist Antonio Tarver tested positive for the anabolic steroid drostanolone following his June 2 cruiserweight bout with Lateef Kayode in Carson, Calif.
Tarver, who fought to a draw with Kayode, has yet to issue an official statement following the positive California State Athletic Commission test.
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Via Fox Sports
June 22, 2012
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Junior middleweight & cruiserweight rankings update after Tarver-Kayode & Trout-Rodriguez
It was a very busy weekend in the wide world of boxing, which means it's time to update some of our divisional rankings. Specifically, we're taking a look at the cruiserweight division following the draw between Antonio Tarver and Lateef Kayode, and the junior middleweight division, following Austin Trout's dominant win over Delvin Rodriguez, and several others fights...
Antonio Tarver and Lateef Kayode Battle to Draw
Carson, CA -- In an exciting back-and-forth bout in front of more than 4,000 fans at the Home Depot Center Saturday night, the experience of IBO champion Antonio Tarver and the youth of Lateef Kayode fought to a stalemate, with the judges scoring the fight a split decision draw -- 115-113 for Tarver, 115-113 for Kayode, and 114-114 even.
Tarver pulled off his own Jesse "The...
Tarver fights to draw; Wright loses
Antonio Tarver rallied in the late rounds to earn a draw with unbeaten cruiserweight Lateef Kayode on Saturday night, and Winky Wright lost a unanimous decision to unbeaten middleweight Peter ''Kid Chocolate'' Quillin.
Austin Trout also defended his WBA super welterweight title at the Home Depot Center complex south of Los Angeles with an uneventful unanimous decision...
Via AP on Fox
June 03, 2012
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Tarver fights to draw with Kayode; Wright loses
Antonio Tarver rallied in the late rounds to earn a draw with unbeaten cruiserweight Lateef Kayode on Saturday night, and Winky Wright lost a unanimous decision to unbeaten middleweight Peter ''Kid Chocolate'' Quillin.
Austin Trout also defended his WBA super welterweight title at the Home Depot Center complex south of Los Angeles with an uneventful unanimous decision...
Via AP on Fox
June 03, 2012
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Tarver, Winky won't give up title dreams after 40
Antonio Tarver enjoys golf, good food and his job as a commentator on Showtime's boxing telecasts. He has so many reasons to forget about fighting and revel in the onset of middle age.
Yet the 43-year-old veteran is still working out relentlessly, eating right and steeling his mind to fight Lateef Kayode, an undefeated title contender 14 years younger than him.
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Via Fox Sports
June 01, 2012
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Tarver vs. Kayode tale of the tape infographic
The Anatomy Of A Fight or as most would refer, “The Tale Of The Tape” gives you the physical measurements of a fighters advantages and disadvantages over the other. Only one will prevail when Antonio Tarver pits his athleticism, versatility and great defense against a young, hungry and power punching Lateef Kayode. But there is one thing that the “Tale Of The Tape” cannot...
Antonio Tarver, Delvin Rodriguez & Vusi Malinga workout photos, quotes
Former light heavyweight kingpin Antonio “Magic Man” Tarver, hard-hitting world title challenger Delvin Rodriguez and IBF No. 1 rated bantamweight contender Vusi Malinga hosted a workout for the Southern California media at The Rock in Carson, Calif., as they wind down preparations for “Four Warned,” the upcoming June 2 Quadrupleheader which will be telecast live on SHOWTIME®...
Antonio Tarver and Winky Wright prepare for Lateef Kayode and Peter “Kid Chocolate” Quillin-Photo Gallery
As June 2nd approaches both Antonio Tarver and Winky Wright prepare for their June 2nd showdowns with Lateef Kayode and Peter ‘Kid Chocolate” Quillin on Showtime which will feature four main event fights for us boxing fans. Showtime was kind enough to provide a few images from earlier today! all photos credit by Jeff Young
Antonio Tarver vs. Lateef Kayode preview & prediction
On May 26, Antonio Tarver defends his marginal IBO Cruiserweight Title against unbeaten Lateef Kayode. Tarver, 43, breathed some life back into his career with a dominant 9th-round stoppage of streaking Danny Green last year. A win over Kayode would greatly further his cause in a cruiserweight division that is on its way up.
In order to do that, Tarver, 29-6 (20), will need to repel...
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