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Promoters For Pacquiao-Mayweather Consider Getting Abritrator To Rule On Drug Testing

Promoters are working to get the on-again, off-again mega-fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather back on again. The LA Times reports that promoters for both sides are considering having an arbitrator decide how to conduct the drug testing for the potential fight, as a way to get around the impasse which has currently derailed any agreement.

Floyd Mayweather has insisted on adopting “Olympic-style” random blood tests in the days leading up to the fight, while Manny Pacquiao has balked at that suggestion. Pacquiao has instead expressed a preference for urine testing, administered either by the Nevada State Gaming Commission, or the testers that the NFL and MLB use. The promoters claimed that an ability to come to a consensus on this issue had killed the fight, before apparently considering turning to an arbitrator as a way to resurrect the super fight that would be an enormous payday for both Mayweather and Pacquiao. Considering that they stand to make a guranteed $25 million (and up to $40 million), it seems likely that Mayweather and Pacquiao will come to some mutually acceptable arrangement sooner rather than later.

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Some info on HGH (from online medical sources): HGH taken alone is actually ineffective in enhancing performance. What the studies show is that HGH can only be effective when it is taken in conjunction with anabolic steroids (i.e. steriods can be detected by urine testing). This means that in order to get the maximum effect an athlete must take both at the same time. The trouble with this fact is that as mentioned earlier anabolic steroids can easily be detected, and with a simple urine test you can already get caught. The information campaign could also lay some emphasis on the possible risks and side effects that can result from too much intake of HGH. Some of these are acromelagy, which in layman’s terms is gigantism, increased risk of diabetes, swelling of joints, edema, being more prone to different types of cancer and many others. If this can be done then it would probably dissuade athletes from even thinking about taking HGH.

Bottom line: We have boxing writers right now that are trying to say a “one way street” on HGH, however, if you look at the medical facts . . its not “conclusive” and likely much is to be learned and studied about these drugs. However, No amount of drugs will (1) improve your skills and strategy in the ring e.g. if this drug made everybody smarter or gave them a new fountain of skills, everybody will be using it!; (2) the idea of bulking up, c’mon – PacMan is known and recognize for his “speed”, not his bulk body or armor muscles. If you ask me, bulking up, would actually sacrifice your speed . . so isn’t this an anti-thesis of the Pacquiao fast machine; (3) in this high stakes negotiation where each side attempts to get the better deal i.e. Mayweather’s request was answered “half-way” by Pacquiao – 3 blood tests (after fight announcement, before 30 days and just after the fight), these blood tests are not required for professional/competitive boxing in Nevada (Las Vegas), but Pacquiao offered this. The test just after the fight, should provide conclusive and reliable evidence that meet Olympic standards if Pac took anything! (these drugs stay in the body at least a week, depending of quantity taken); (4) Let’s take a look at the messenger of this “unsubstantiated allegations” – Mayweathers camp – goodness! these guys are not the bastion of honesty and purity, heck, they could produce a reality series with their numerous court cases, run-ins with the law, tax problems, what have you.

We don’t know whether this fight will push through or not . . however, the ascent of Manny to the top of the boxing world was duly documented in 24/7/media outlets/stories that show: (a) Manny took long hours in the gym, working on a strategy, improving his right hand to be as good as the left hand i.e. if this guy was really on super-performance drugs – why waste too many hours in the gym when you have super strength? why improve your right hand, when with the aid of this wonder drug, all you need is an ultra-power left?; (b) Manny has not shown the behavior of a guy in super-drugs who is all “about me . . me . . i can do this easily”. Instead, if you ask Manny – he will just say – “I will try my best to do well, hopefully to win for the Filipino people” or “give God glory”. I have not heard any of those humble words from all the drug convicted top athletes; and © Finally, no amount of “Mayweather or his minions propaganda” nor articles from writers that quick to judge on unwarranted accusations – - Society and the fans (casual/hard-core) will collectively in its wisdom make their own decisions – and vote empathically with their wallets (e.g. PPV/gate attendance). That will be the definitive statement!.

by hanson7 on Dec 25, 2009 3:02 AM EST reply actions  

Why Waste The Time "Arbitra... what?"

Pac should dump maywither, forget the megafight, or whatever crap you might want to call it cos it ain’t worth Pac’s legacy to get all melo-drama off the ring. He’s a fighter who wants to show his fighting spirit, with the same rules as EVERYBODY else of the boxing profession, especially in America; unless America decides its just not right an asian kid is making history and make them americans second class in their own backyard of boxing! Just face it, WE ARE GREAT! and Pacman IS here to prove it! Is mayweathir ask the same TEST from his other fighters? PLEASSSSSSE name one fghter that did the same with maywither…
Or he’s just scared his-0 WILL DEFINITELY go, that’s why he’s now in the stage of the DUCKING game; can’t blame him cos even his Papa is telling him openly, my kid shouldn’t fight Pac!

by MuhdAzlan on Dec 26, 2009 1:59 AM EST reply actions  

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