(IB-January 8, 2009) Now that the fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. has officially been declared a draw, reasons for the negotiations collapse are confirmed.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr., in his first public comments since Top Rank CEO Bob Arum declared "the fight is off", maintains Manny Pacquiao refused the offer of a "14 day before the fight blood-draw" for testing.
"He (Pacquiao) should just come out and say he doesn't want to fight me. He is the one who just doesn't want to be tested. The whole world wants to see this fight and the one who doesn't want to make it happen is Manny Pacquiao", said the rather subdued Mayweather, Jr. in a released statement.
Mayweather, Jr. says he was "thoroughly disgusted" by claims from the Pacquiao team that HE was the reason for the impasse. "The public will be able to see through their smoke screens and lies. I am ready to fight and sign the contract. Manny needs to stop making excuses and fight", said Mayweather Jr.
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and his promoter Golden Boy Productions are still, quite frankly, in denial... (more)
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It's really hard for me to believe Floyd would throw away 20mil because of a blood test 14 days before the fight. If Manny agreed to draw the blood 24 days before the fight then what's the problem. This blood testing is out of the ordinary from standard boxing rules anyway.
I think Floyd afraid of losing his 0 and wants to keep fighting people he knows he can beat. He can make this excuse for Manny and make a mil here and there by fighting old ass Mexicans.
Your special report is very insightful. I would like to commend the articles in inside boxing for the fair and honest reporting that you do. From an old article by Frank Gonzales we have learned that it is Mayweather who uses a banned substance known as Xylocaine. He injects it to numb the pain in his hands. It is illegal in 49 other states, including Texas, but Nevvada allow it. This is the most likely reason he does not want to fight in Texas or be tested Olympic style after the fight or to agree to pay US$10 million if found using a banned substance.
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