Citation

Wadler GI. Clin. Sports Med. 2009; 28(4): 533-543.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, 800 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030, USA; Prohibited List and Methods Committee, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), 800 Place Victoria, Suite 1700, PO Box 120, Montreal, QC H4Z 187 Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2009, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.csm.2009.06.005

PMID

19819400

Abstract

Boxers are not immune from the abuse of drugs. This article outlines the history of drug taking in boxing and sport in general. The current criteria that constitute doping, and prohibited substances and methods in and out of competition, according to guidelines issued by the World Anti-Doping Agency, are listed. Drugs and therapeutic exemptions are discussed.

Language: en