Steroid users may have high hematocrit levels

The boxer Tony Thompson claims that steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs should be legalized in boxing. The sportsman considers that anti-doping laws and gun laws are identical. Who keeps gun laws? Just good guys do it. That’s why good guys are at a disadvantage. Thus, the similar situation is related to anti-doping laws. Just honest sportsmen don’t take steroids and/or other performance-enhancing drugs. Thus, they fight with those who have increased their performance with the help of anabolic steroids and other related products.
It is stated that steroids are not allowed in sports because they are dangerous. What would you say about boxing in itself? Isn’t boxing dangerous? The answer is evident.
But it is also claimed that it is necessary to prohibit anabolic steroids and other related drugs in order to make boxing safer. Steroids and other doping products increase performance. The more enhanced performance is, the more dangerous matches are. However it is true, would you prohibit anything that promotes performance of boxers? So, you prohibit steroids because they increase performance. Then prohibit workouts as well since they enhance performance too! Thus, you will decrease performance while reducing possible risks. What do you think about this aspect?
Tony Thompson also adds that detection tests are not effective at all. While numerous sportspersons apply forbidden preparations, only some of them are caught and suspended. So, dopers have unfair advantage over those who obey anti-doping rules. There is no logic.
Of course, statements expressed by Tony Thompson are reasonable. Anti-doping laws make matches more unfair. Moreover, the prohibition of doping doesn’t make rounds safer. A lot of boxers continue to administer anabolic steroids and/or other banned products without being detected. They continue to fight and have success with the help of doping, while honest guys are at a disadvantage because they keep anti-doping laws.
Thus, if doping is permitted in boxing, matches will be fairer. Of course, they will remain unsafe. But they will be at least fair.
Tony Thompson has been harshly criticized for his arguments pro legalization of doping in boxing.