Anderson Silva blev nyligen klar för att möta Michael Bisping inne i oktagonen, en match som blir Silvas första sedan avstängningen efter att han testat positivt på bland annat steroider. Silva förnekar dock att han någonsin tagit några steroider, och detta hade han att säga via gårdagens telefonkonferens:
I don’t have to prove absolutely anything to Bisping or anyone else besides myself. I never needed any illegal substance, steroid or anything like that. I made a mistake, and everyone can make mistakes. I never tested positive before.
I never had any problems with doping and I never used it. My body is the same ever since I started fighting until now.
I never took any kind of steroid. My lawyer and the guy that tested the supplements I took were not able to prove the truth. My suspension is coming to an end. I made a mistake and I’m paying for it. I’m ready to fight again, and I’m happy about it.
Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, can think what they want. I’m ready to be tested. They can test me everyday leading up to the fight. Unfortunately, some people will think I’m a cheater and others won’t, but the important thing in all of this is my conscience. There’s no lie in this sport. You can’t lie in there.
Matchen mellan Anderson och Bisping äger rum den 27 februari, då de kommer att mötas vid ”O2 Arena” under ”UFC: London”.
