Boli (steroid)
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Boli is the term Alex Rodriguez
used to describe the banned substance he took during the 2001-2003 baseball seasons while he was a member of the Texas Rangers
. In a press conference in Tampa, Florida on February 17, 2009, Rodriguez referenced "boli" as the street name in the Dominican Republic
of the over-the-counter substance he used to achieve a "dramatic energy boost."
"Boli" is widely believed to be Primobolan, an anabolic steroid that is "illegal to sell or market in the United States." This connection is primarily due to the Sports Illustrated
article on February 7, 2009, that cited four independent sources confirming that Rodriguez had tested positive for testosterone and Primobolan during a drug screening conducted by Major League Baseball
during the 2003 season.
The term "boli" is unfamiliar to steroid experts in the United States, such as Dr. Don Catlin, the man credited with detecting the compounds provided by BALCO to Barry Bonds
and other athletes.. However, Dr. Pia Veras, the director of the Dominican Republic regulatory agency for pharmaceutical drugs, confirms that "boli" is in fact the street name of Primobolan in the Dominican Republic and was not legal for purchase during the time period Rodriguez claimed to have bought it over-the-counter there.
Alex Rodriguez
Alexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez is an American professional baseball third baseman with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Known popularly by his nickname A-Rod, he previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.Rodriguez is considered one of the best...
used to describe the banned substance he took during the 2001-2003 baseball seasons while he was a member of the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
. In a press conference in Tampa, Florida on February 17, 2009, Rodriguez referenced "boli" as the street name in the Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a nation on the island of La Hispaniola, part of the Greater Antilles archipelago in the Caribbean region. The western third of the island is occupied by the nation of Haiti, making Hispaniola one of two Caribbean islands that are shared by two countries...
of the over-the-counter substance he used to achieve a "dramatic energy boost."
"Boli" is widely believed to be Primobolan, an anabolic steroid that is "illegal to sell or market in the United States." This connection is primarily due to the Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated
Sports Illustrated is an American sports media company owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. Its self titled magazine has over 3.5 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men. It was the first magazine with circulation over one million to win the...
article on February 7, 2009, that cited four independent sources confirming that Rodriguez had tested positive for testosterone and Primobolan during a drug screening conducted by Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
during the 2003 season.
The term "boli" is unfamiliar to steroid experts in the United States, such as Dr. Don Catlin, the man credited with detecting the compounds provided by BALCO to Barry Bonds
Barry Bonds
Barry Lamar Bonds is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds...
and other athletes.. However, Dr. Pia Veras, the director of the Dominican Republic regulatory agency for pharmaceutical drugs, confirms that "boli" is in fact the street name of Primobolan in the Dominican Republic and was not legal for purchase during the time period Rodriguez claimed to have bought it over-the-counter there.