[Hayter]

MAYWEATHER VS. PACQUIAO IN JEOPARDY
AS PACQUIAO REFUSES TO COMPLY WITH
UNITED STATES ANTI DOPING DRUG TESTING PROCEDURES



LOS ANGELES, CA (December 22, 2009) . . . The mega-fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is now in jeopardy after Golden Boy Promotions, on behalf of Mayweather Promotions, learned today that Manny Pacquiao is refusing to comply with Olympic style drug testing as outlined and mandated by the United States Anti Doping Agency (USADA) and as requested by Mayweather's management to ensure fair play and sportsmanship by both fighters.

Early today Richard Schaefer, CEO of Golden Boy Promotions, was contacted by Top Rank President Todd duBoef, who informed Schaefer that Pacquiao would not agree to have his blood taken within 30-days of the bout based on the fighter's superstition of testing so close to a fight.

Schaefer commented, "Todd told me that Pacquiao has difficulty with taking blood and doesn't want to do it so close to the fight. He, Pacquiao, would only agree to have blood drawn before the kick-off press conference and after the fight."

Olympic style drug testing involves random sampling of the athlete's blood and urine prior to and after the fight. The USADA procedure includes both blood and urine sampling so that all banned substances, some of which do not show up in urine alone, are tested for thoroughly.

"It is unfortunate to hear this from Manny Pacquiao's representatives, particularly since, as of today, both parties had worked out all other issues related to this fight," said Schaefer. "Team Mayweather is certainly surprised that an elite athlete like Manny Pacquiao would refuse drug testing procedures which Floyd has already agreed to and have been agreed to by many other top athletes such as Lance Armstrong, and Olympians Michael Phelps, LeBron James and Kobe Bryant."

Mayweather, who was informed of Pacquiao's reluctance shortly after Schaefer received word of the impasse, feels Pacquiao has to explain himself immediately or be faced with accusations from the media and the public regarding his own status as a clean and drug free athlete.

"I understand Pacquiao not liking having his blood taken, because frankly I don't know anyone who really does," said Mayweather. "But in a fight of this magnitude, I think it is our responsibility to subject ourselves to sportsmanship at the highest level. I have already agreed to the testing and it is a shame that he is not willing to do the same. It leaves me with great doubt as to the level of fairness I would be facing in the ring that night. I hope that this is either some miscommunication or that Manny will change his mind and step up and allow these tests, which were good enough for all these other great athletes, to be performed by USADA."

Leonard Ellerbe, CEO of Mayweather Promotions said, "We hope that Manny will do the right thing and agree to the testing as it is an egregious act to deny the testing and hence, deny the millions of fans the right to see this amazing fight. We just want to make sure there is a level playing field in a sport that is a man-to-man contest that relies on strength and ability. I still hope this decision is coming from someone in Pacquiao's camp and not Manny himself as it would be a shame that an athlete of his stature and who represents his whole country would not be able to show the public or his fellow athletes that he agrees to the highest standards in sports competition."

[Hayter]

why is pac man triping? are the rumor that he juiced, true?

[Shal]

I hope dude comes to his senses and takes his test, he`s made me some nice little change the last couple of fights. I would hate to think that he cheated. But then again it`s hard to believe who`s not juicing up these days.

[Kosar]

It does make sense.
Generally, athletes don't get better(bigger, faster, stronger)with age. Especially boxers.

I still really want to see him knock Floyd's head off.

[Juan23]

Wow what a disappointment

[Kyle]

Well aparently boxing has it's own testing, and the USADA has no jurisdiction with this. Pacquiao will be tested in the run-up to the fight, and right after just like everyone else. There's a quote from Mayweather in the link I'm giving. Sort of sounds like he's giving himself an out from the fight should he choose.

http://deadspin.com/...quiao-is-doping

You get all that? Pacquiao doesn't want to have his blood taken too close to the fight, something the USADA and the Olympics require. But this isn't the Olympics, and the USADA has no jurisdiction. This is boxing, which has its own rules in place (in this case, the Nevada State Athletic Commission's). Pacquiao will be tested during the run-up to the fight, and immediately after it — like every other boxer ever.

Said Mayweather:

n a fight of this magnitude, I think it is our responsibility to subject ourselves to sportsmanship at the highest level. I have already agreed to the testing and it is a shame that he is not willing to do the same. It leaves me with great doubt as to the level of fairness I would be facing in the ring that night.

[i]If Mayweather wants to submit to an extra test for no reason whatsoever, more power to him. But to point to Pacquiao playing by the rules and using that to imply he's cheating? That's just...well, it's boxing, and that's just good old fashioned psychological warfare.

[Juan23]

have them both juiced up and see who knocks the first head off.....

[Nanizm]

Manny's reasoning to not agreeing with the more stringent testing is because of superstition...cmon!!...I hope its not true but look at the comparison of Manny's figure within the last few fights..the guy got really big, really fast. something is up.

[Ricky]

Nanizm, on 23 December 2009 - 11:04 AM, said:

Manny's reasoning to not agreeing with the more stringent testing is because of superstition...cmon!!...I hope its not true but look at the comparison of Manny's figure within the last few fights..the guy got really big, really fast. something is up.

its the pinoy magic!

no but seriously, Mayweather is a great boxer and blah blah blah, but he's ruining boxing with his "run and gun" tactics. Yeah its effective, but hella boring and doesn't sell. This fight could shift boxing into the dark ages or into the glory it deserves

[Hayter]

floyd is a bitch. look at his trying to flip the script and say he wants to fight. i say fock him, don't give floyd his payday and watch his ass be broke in 5 years... siciliano was saying that floyd, on any given sunday, bets up to a million dollars in nfl games. what a smart cookie!!!

[Kyle]

I just thought it was funny how Mayweather started talking shit after the fight had been killed. Why did he not make these demands of any other opponent he faced, unless he's just afraid?

[Shal]

Kyle, on 10 January 2010 - 03:37 PM, said:

I just thought it was funny how Mayweather started talking shit after the fight had been killed. Why did he not make these demands of any other opponent he faced, unless he's just afraid?

This is the only fight I want to see in person. I will lay down the bones to be ringside for this fight.
A couple of things that bother me is Mayweather says he "doesn't need Pacquaio." I disagree. The question of who is truly the best will forever be over him if he does not fight Pacquaio. Frankly, I think Pacquaio will light him up.
I put no stock in anything De la Hoya has to say anymore. "'As far as I'm concerned, Mayweather is the one to dictate. Floyd Mayweather is the king of the world now. So, we all know that from watching 24/7 that the USADA drug testing and what it did for the sport. The respect that it brought to boxing,' said De La Hoya, president of the promotional company that works with Mayweather Promotions."

Right, De la Hoya is president of the promotional company that works with Mayweather promotions--that pretty much explains the "king" proclamation and bias for USADA testing.

De la Hoya also said: "We know that all fighters can be clean and are clean because of what they showed on 24/7," said de La Hoya. "As long as we can keep on doing that, if fighters can agree to all of that, then we have fights, and we can make fights. But if they're not going to agree to it, then how can we make fights?"
My only response to De la Hoya is a question: How come YOU never participated in USADA random testing? Oh I know. Floyd never asked you to. Like steroids weren't around when you two fought. Uh-huh.

If Mayweather moves to the middleweight division, he will seek the easiest path to his 7th title, then quickly "retire" so that he doesn't have to defend it. He really is all about money anyways.

Mayweather needs to stop being a little bitch and lace them up against currently the best pound for pound fighter in my opinion!

[Nanizm]

I think its finally coming....

Mayweather: "Manny Pacquiao I'm calling you out let's fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see," ... "My Jail Sentence was pushed back because the date was locked in. Step up Punk."

http://www.usatoday....uiao/52686386/1

[Chito]

Nanizm, on 20 January 2012 - 07:22 AM, said:

I think its finally coming....

Mayweather: "Manny Pacquiao I'm calling you out let's fight May 5th and give the world what they want to see," ... "My Jail Sentence was pushed back because the date was locked in. Step up Punk."

http://www.usatoday....uiao/52686386/1

I hope this fight finally happens. Didn't Manny refuse a fight before because he didn't want to take that steroids test or something?

[Metal Lives]

I think there should be a different league for the ones who are doped up. Would be a great money maker and Id watch it for sure on a regualr basis. Being able to see supermen fight each other would be way more brutal and entertaining.

[Los Lakers]

I don't see what Manny is so afraid of. If he's so confident, then take the steroids test and fight. By him refusing to take the test it's obvious he's probably taking enhancing drugs to pump himself up before the fights. Let's see a clean fight and see who really is the champion.

[Nanizm]

Los Lakers, on 06 February 2012 - 12:06 PM, said:

I don't see what Manny is so afraid of. If he's so confident, then take the steroids test and fight. By him refusing to take the test it's obvious he's probably taking enhancing drugs to pump himself up before the fights. Let's see a clean fight and see who really is the champion.

I think the guy is juiced and is using some type of blend that will come up if testing is done right before the fight.

Either way I think Floyd would win if they fought. Looks like we'll never know.