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Press
Release: Hill Responds to the stripping of her WIBF Belt
Sent in by Trish Hill
May 18, 2004
As many of you know I participated in the Women’s International Boxing
Federation’s (W.I.B.F.) Featherweight title against Silke Weickenmeier in
Stuttgart Germany on February 14, 2004. I defeated Silke in the ring when
she did not answer the bell for the seventh round, and I was awarded the
W.I.B.F World Featherweight Title.
There is much controversy in sports over the use if performance enhancing
drugs, and the W.I.B.F. and other sanctioning bodies are interested in this
topic. Both before and after the February fight I participated in drug
testing. I was recently advised that the sanctioning body (BDB) had obtained
results of my post fight urine sample, which showed I had a substance in my
system (Norandrtosterone), which exceeded the limit of 5ng/ml.
I have been unable to properly respond to this charge because of several
factors:
1. I have been unable to determine whether the BDB followed proper testing
protocol in obtaining my urine sample.
2. I am unaware of and have not been given the test results of my opponent.
3. I was never provided a list of prohibited substances adopted by the BDB.
4. I have not been provided with a list of procedures to appeal this
decision.
5. I am not aware whether proper security measures were taken to protect my
samples.
There is a tremendous volume of information about Norandrosterone. My
medical advisors have indicated that this substance is:
1. A naturally occurring substance in the female body.
2. The concentration level is affected by physical conditioning, state of
dehydration, type and use of birth control, extreme physical activity, etc.
Part of the problem is that there are so many entities involved in this
dispute, including the W.I.B.F, BDB, World Anti-Doping Association (WADA)
and the German Boxing Union (GBU). I am certain that under procedures, and
policies, these organizations must give a fighter notification of prohibited
substances, must use proper testing protocol and give proper notice for
appeal when a body attempts to strip a fighter of a title she has won in the
ring.
Today I have sent an appeal of the decision stripping me of my title to the
W.I.B.F world headquarters in Miami, Florida. At such hearing I intend to
have my medical experts give testimony about this substance and how the
concentration level could have exceeded the 5ng/ml limit. The one thing of
which I am certain is I did not knowingly take any supplements or
medications to enhance my performance. My performance is based on training
and conditioning and not based on any prohibited substances.
Many of my fans want answers to the questions this testing has raised.
Perhaps my having to deal with this issue argues for having a unified
sanctioning body with one consistent set of rules and procedures. Through
this I have learned boxing reaches far beyond the canvas and ropes. I have
dedicated my life to this sport. I have always fought with heart, passion
and conviction and I will continue to do so, both inside and outside of the
ring.
My deepest appreciation and gratitude goes out to my fans, my fight team and
my supporters.
Trisha “TNT” Hill
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