Ken Shamrock Responds to Frank's Comments
General MMA
General MMA
Ken Shamrock has responded to his brother Frank's comments about Ken's steroid abuse. Although most people can figure out that Ken has probably juiced at one time or another, Frank's candid
Here's what Ken had to say:
"During a recent interview with MMA Madness, Frank stated that I have used steroids 'my whole life.' In making such a reckless and irresponsible statement, Frank has attacked my character. As such, I unfortunately find it necessary to respond to his allegations. I'm not sure what his motives were, but Frank's allegations are absolutely false."
"Our sport has policies in place to deter steroid use and to weed out the guys that, as my brother says, 'are taking shortcuts to gain fame.' I have been subjected to mandatory steroid testing countless times and I have never tested positive for steroids, nor have I ever refused a test. Furthermore, my experience has always been that the promoters and fighters willingly comply with the drug testing mandated by the various Athletic Commissions.
"For Frank to state that a majority of fighters use steroids and that the promoters do not care, or that they somehow condone the use of steroids, is unbelievably irresponsible," stated Ken. "It tarnishes the image of every fighter and promoter in this industry. The comments Frank made about me and about the industry itself are based purely on his personal opinion, not on facts."
Article by Tuesday on Mar 26, 2008