There is a report that trainer Derryl Hudson and BALCO boss Victor Conte say that Sugar Shane Mosley knew he was taking a performance enhancing drug prior to his second fight against Oscar De La Hoya.
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| Sugar Shane Mosley fights Oscar De La Hoya in 2003. Mosley has been accused by Victor Conte of using a performance enhancing drug while preparing for this fight. |
Here's a link to the story by AP that ESPN moved on its web site regarding the Victor Conte, Shane Mosley BALCO mess.
Conte and Hudson both claimed in court papers that they witnessed Mosley injecting the drug.
Mosley has testified under oath that he unwittingly took the PED -- the excuse that way too many athletes have used.
The reaction to all of this has been interesting. The media came down much harder on James Toney when he tested positive for steriods. Perhaps its because we all want to believe Mosley, who is a well-liked and well-respected figure in the sport.
The one person's reaction this corner is waiting for is that of De La Hoya. He and Mosley are business partners now. But their two fights were razor close and some have made the argument that Oscar could have gotten the decision in both fights.
Oscar has a limited number of fights left in him, but De La Hoya-Mosley III would still be a great fight. -- CASSIDY