pravnik
January 24, 2011, 2:51am
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Philster:
In real life: Anything goes and it’s up to each fighter, athlete, etc. E.G., In ice hockey, it wasn’t uncommon to pop sudofed (an upper) like they were M&M’s and snort nasal spray and chase it all with two Jolt sodas. Anything goes in sports.
In the corner during a real fight, smelling salts are use to keep the boxer alert. This is a common sight.
It happens, but it’s illegal and not what I’d call a common sight at all - certainly nobody wants to be seen doing it. I’ve cornered both amatuer and professional boxing, kickboxing and MMA fights, and smelling salts are strictly prohibited. Getting caught using smelling salts ringside will get a fighter disqualified, and possibly get his corner team fined and/or disciplined by the state. Referees and state officials are generally watching the corner very closely for rule violations. A few examples:
The administration or use of drugs, injections or stimulants, either before or during a match, to any Boxer or by any Boxer is prohibited. This includes smelling salts, ammonia capsules or similar irritants. Any contestant who violates this Rule shall be subject to disqualification.
http://www.uboboxing.com/rules.htm
Only Vaseline, used under the supervision of the referee, will be allowed to be applied to the face, arms or any part of the body of a boxer during a bout. No smelling salts, ammonia nor other substances may be administered to revive a boxer, or for any other reason, during a bout.
http://www.nabfnews.com/nabf-mainmenu-87/legal-mainmenu-38/championships-mainmenu-42.html
And while many have suggested Lawal and Noons could have gained an unfair advantage with the breathing aid, Stanford said oxygen is not prohibited by the commission (Combative Sports Program statutes do not specifically address the use of oxygen; Stanford said banned substances include Monsel’s solution, silver nitrate, ammonium capsules and smelling salts).
Texas commission says oxygen OK, no actions taken against referees