EXCLUSIVE: Freddie Roach Speaks on James Toney’s Possible Use of Banned Substance

By Darren Nichols

10/05/2005

EXCLUSIVE: Freddie Roach Speaks on James Toney’s Possible Use of Banned Substance

“I have not spoken with James lately, but I did hear about ten minutes ago that there were reports on the internet that James may have tested positive for performance enhancing drugs.”  When asked if he knew of any history with Toney using such drugs Roach replied, “Not at all.”  Laughing, Roach continued, “James doesn’t really look like a guy using steroids.  I know steroids make you bigger and stronger, but I really question these allegations.”  BoxingTalk asked Roach if he knew who would be the mostly likely source for giving Toney performing enhancing drugs, to which Roach said, “I have no idea.  I know when he had his bicep tear during the Rydell Booker fight last September he was dealing with doctors and surgeons, but that is the only medical treatment that I know of since that fight.”  Before Roach got back to what he does best, he reiterated to BoxingTalk by saying, “I’m thinking this is not true.  It would be a shame if it were.”