Following the shock news that TRT patient and UFC heavyweight Antonio ‘Bigfoot’ Silva had tested posititive for excessively elevated testosterone levels after his iconic bout with Mark Hunt on Dec.7, ‘Bigfoot’ offered his side of the story and claimed his conscience is clean due to the Brazilian having simply followed the doctor’s advice.
He explained: “Clarification: Months before my fight I looked for the UFC doctor Marcio Tannure in Brazil so I could start the hormonal replacement “TRT” which was authorized and recognized by a professional. I started the treatment and 2 weeks before my fight I did all the exams required by the UFC. My testosterone level continued to be low so I was recommended by the doctor to increase the dosage. Unfortunately my level increased too much and caused me to suspend. I only did what was recommended by someone trained who understands about the subject therefore it was not my mistake. I’m cool because I know that the mistake was not made by me,I never tried doing anything wrong for my fight.”
Silva’s TRT use is reportedly linked with drug therapy required in his treatment of Gigantism Syndrome. For more information click HERE
