Margaret Goodman

Margaret Goodman is a Canadian-American neurologist, anti-doping advocate, columnist, and author. She is best known for her work as a ringside physician for the Nevada State Athletic Commission and as the founder and president of the Voluntary Anti-Doping Association (VADA). Goodman also wrote a monthly column for The Ring magazine called "The Fight Doctor”. In 2021, Goodman was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Early life and education Goodman was born in Toronto, Ontario, on April 12, 1953. Her father, Nat Goodman, was a professional musician, record producer and manager.

Career In 1988, Goodman joined a private practice in Las Vegas. In 1993, Goodman started doing neurological consultations for the Nevada State Athletic Commission. after months of infighting at the commission over stricter safety measures, although she remained medical advisory chairman until the end of her term in 2007. Goodman served as the organisation's president and chair.

Since the creation of VADA, almost 200 fighters have joined their testing pool, including notable boxers and MMA fighters:

Wladimir Klitschko Anthony Joshua Tyson Fury Deontay Wilder Georges St-Pierre Manny Pacquiao and Rory MacDonald.

Writing Goodman wrote a monthly column for The Ring magazine called "The Fight Doctor" for eight years from 2004 to 2012. She is also the author of the 2014 medical suspense thriller Death in Vegas. .

In 2021, Goodman was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Personal life Goodman's partner Dr. Edwin “Flip” Homansky, was also a ringside physician for the commission.