MANILA, Philippines – Despite his plan to file a complaint against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and his camp for the doping accusations hurled against him, pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao said he still wants to face the undefeated American fighter.
“I'm still willing to fight Floyd Mayweather. I never said the fight was off or I do not want to fight him,” Pacquiao told Agence France-Presse.
The 7-division world champion maintained though that he will only face Mayweather if the American boxer accedes to this term – that the Filipino boxer undergoes blood testing only 30 days before the March 13 fight.
Pacquiao also agreed to unlimited urine testing plus a blood test when the fight news conference kicks off in January and another one right after the fight.
“If Floyd Mayweather Jr. does not accept these terms, then my promoter will find me another fight for March 13,” declared Pacquiao.
Negotiations for a Pacquiao-Mayweather bout reached a standstill because of a disagreement on the drug testing procedure that should be used.
But the fighters’ camps made some progress over the weekend as they made some concessions on the drug testing issue.
Source: abs-cbnnews.com
Sunday, December 27, 2009
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Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao
The best move for Manny is to accept everything that Floyd demands, with just two conditions:
ReplyDelete1) Volume of Blood should be bigger for Floyd, say 4:1. This is because Floyd a naturally bigger fighter.
2) Penalty clause
Floyd should pay $3M for every test where Pacquiao is found negative and another $3M when Floyd is found positive.
Thats fair enough. Floyd makes an accusation, he should be man enough to put his money where his mouth is.
By: Manny Pacquiao
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December 26, 2009
"SARANGANI, Philippines, A pleasant day to all of you, my valued fans, fellow countrymen and followers of this column. Hoping that you are well whichever part of the world you are situated. The year is about to end and I am wishing you all and prosperous new year in 2010, that our lives would all be better.
Lots have happened in our lives this year that I thought would commence with our celebration of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. Least did I expect that there would still be important fights to face as the New Year dawns.
You may have read in the past few months about the unswerving, consistent effort to destroy my name, reputation and person. In the past few days alone, the camp of my next opponent have been releasing statements that are harsh yet are made with absolutely no basis but are pure product of their hallucinations. Yes, they are accusing me of using Performance Enhancing Drugs (PED), also known as steroids.
What? Stereo? Estero? (small street canal), Steroids? I can only laugh but now I have become very upset because in ALL my life, I have not seen any form, (shape or size) and I absolutely have no idea or knowledge about these steroids that they are talking about. I am referring to Floyd Mayweather Sr who is the father of my next opponent, Floyd Mayweather Jr., and CEO of Golden Boy Promotions Richard Schaeffer.
(As a consequence) news reports were circulating that (implied or) made me appear of being a steroids user and that they say is the reason for my unequalled power and feistiness in the ring. They are left in awe and disbelief that a small Filipino man from a Third World Country of Asia that has been dubbed the Mexicutioner given that I have eliminated the legendary heroes of Mexico like Marco Antonio Barrera, Erik Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez , Oscar Dela Hoya and many others. Floyd Sr., in particular, to this day, still is in disbelief that I could beat his ward, Ricky Hatton. I actually (feel bad and) pity Ricky Hatton because after the fight, Floyd Sr., did not even bother to help him out (when he lied on the canvass) yet Floyd Sr., still managed to put the blame on Hatton.
After the fight with Miguel Cotto, this gossip accusation that they have hurled against me has only intensified that they are like they are like hens that never stops clucking. The Mayweathers all the more are left in disbelief. This past week alone they have been issuing a press release that demands that I undergo the Olympic-style drug test procedure.
Because I love my country and I fight for our honor in all my fights in the ring and my fear in God who is the source of my strength and power, I have made a firm decision to formally file a lawsuit against those people who have tarnished my reputation, name and dignity of my countrymen and my God. You are all witnesses that I, from the beginning of my boxing career 15 years ago to this day, I have not tasted nor even attempted to use these so called P.E.Ds or steroids in order to cheat my opponents. My destruction is the destruction of all of us and immeasurable shame to God who has bestowed me all these blessings.
I do not have anything to prove (to them) and hopefully, they would not succeed in destroying my image and the sport of boxing in the way they want it done. They want to dictate and step on the authority of the organizations including the Nevada State Athletic Commission. I am not guilty and I don’t have to prove anything because I have passed all tests in all my previous fights. I will all just see you in court.
Until the next Kumbinasyon. God Bless Us All."
The pride of Americans were GONE when it comes to Boxing, because of the the COWARD Mayweather Jr. & Sr., I thought Floyd was a SMART fighter, Genius, as they said in Media. Now it is VERY CLEAR He is DUMB fighter who SACRIFICE his COUNTRY's DIGNITY....It is the PRIDE of Americans that Floyd Mayweather Jr & Sr turned down. It SUCKS for home of the BRAVE with a COWARD Floyd Mayweather Jr & Sr CITIZENs...-----arlo
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