Tarver suspension upheld by New Jersey Commission

Antonio Tarver’s suspension for testing positive for a banned substance in his August bout against Steve Cunningham was upheld by the New Jersey Commission.

Tarver has continually and categorically denied using any substance.

“I’m here today to tell you I did nothing wrong for the Cunningham fight, and I’m not going to sit still and let these people destroy my life claiming I did something I did not do,” Tarver said after the hearing.

Tarver claimed somebody set him up but offered no names or evidence.

“It’s a frame job. I don’t know what or who’s behind this crap,” he said. “But all I know is I’m clean. I’m clean — period.”