Basso
May 7th, 2007 |Giro d’Italia leader Ivan Basso said that he has never had anything to do with Fuentes.
“I found myself in the centre of attention for something I have nothing to do with. To me it’s embarrassing to face the television cameras. I’m sure I’ll get out of this as I’m innocent. I’ve lived through worst times in my life. Two years ago I was at the Tour knowing that my mother was dying of cancer - this is nothing compared to that. I’m sure that I will get out of this with my head held high. I’ll soon come back to race and to win”
According to an official statement released by the Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) on Monday, Ivan Basso has admitted to involvement in the Operación Puerto affair, and has agreed to cooperate with the CONI antidoping prosecutor. “The anti-doping prosecutor’s office has heard Ivan Basso again today, who has largely confessed his responsibilities in the Puerto affair”, the statement read.
Watch the dominoes fall…
When a pro gets busted for doping and emphatically states “I did not do it!” you can blame Ivan Basso, and his ilk, for my utter and complete skepticism.
