Amid controversy, Oscar Valdez still has heavy-handed ambitions
Despite weathering a storm of controversy in the wake of testing positive for a banned substance, two-division titlist Oscar Valdez still has knockout goals.
read moreA statement from the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association
Since the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) began its program in 2011, our mission has been steadfast – to remain independent...
read moreOscar Valdez tests positive for Phentermine, tribal commission will determine if he fights on Sept. 10
Junior lightweight world titleholder Oscar Valdez has tested positive for the stimulant Phentermine, putting his first defense in limbo. Valdez was...
read moreTwenty Questions for the New York State Athletic Commission
On January 27, 28, and 29, "The Ring" posted a three-part series entitled "Politics, Problems, and Power at the New...
read moreRing Ratings Update: Canelo’s situation, Bivol climbs (175), Kovalev drops (P4P)
Before getting to the business of the previous week’s busy boxing schedule, which resulted in changes within THE RING’s pound-for-pound...
read moreDr. Margaret Goodman speaks on Francisco Vargas’ PED situation
VADA’s Dr. Margaret Goodman recently spoke to RingTV to share her thoughts on Francisco Vargas’ positive test for clenbuterol.
read moreTim Bradley being double drug-tested for Manny Pacquiao fight
Tim Bradley says he’s being drug tested by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA) for the third straight fight with the April 12 Manny Pacquiao rematch because he wants the world to know that he is “a clean fighter.”
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