By Rick Reeno
A reliable source has advised BoxingScene.com that adviser/manager Al Haymon is disputing reports that he tried to convince Floyd Mayweather Jr. to accept Manny Pacquiao's proposal for a 24-day cut-off on random drug testing. Mayweather-Pacquiao died on Wednesday when Floyd continued to demand random blood tests within 30-days of the fight date. Pacquiao's proposal for a 24-day cut-off was rejected by Mayweather. Several reports have placed the full blame on Mayweather, but I've been told that Haymon supported his decision to reject Pacquiao's proposal.
Both fighters are planning to return in March against replacement opponents. Pacquiao is going to move up to 154-pounds to challenge undefeated WBA champion Yuri Foreman. Mayweather's potential frontrunner is former junior welterweight champion Paulie Malignaggi.
