7/02/2010 2:30 PM ET By Lem Satterfield
When seven-division champion Manny Pacquiao filed a lawsuit seeking compensatory and punitive damages for defamation of character against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his camp in late December, the WBO welterweight (147 pounds) titlist delivered a long statement defending himself against the Mayweather camp's alleged steroid use allegations.
"As I have stated before," Pacquiao said, in part, "I have never used anabolic steroids nor do I even know what they look like."
The suit also named Floyd Mayweather Sr., his uncle and trainer, Roger Mayweather, as well as Richard Schaefer and Oscar De La Hoya, CEO and president, respectively, of Golden Boy Promotions, which handled Mayweather's part of the negotiations for a potential March 13 fight between the two.
" based on their false and defamatory statements about Manny Pacquiao -- specifically their publicly stating that Pacquiao was taking steroids or other illegal drugs to enhance his performance -- knowing that there is absolutely no basis for any such assertions," Pacquiao's attorney stated at the time.
Not long after Pacquiao's filing, the negotiations collapsed over an impasse involving drug testing protocol for both fighters.
Below is part of Manny Pacquiao's statement regarding blood testing:
"There seems to be concern from numerous members of the sports industry -- from writers to reporters, even other athletes, regarding why I am concerned with random blood testing. As I have stated before, I have never used anabolic steroids nor do I even know what they look like.
"I view using steroids, synthetic growth hormone, or any other illegal or banned substance as cheating. I would never cheat this sport that I love. I would never cheat the legacies of the great champions I have been blessed to challenge. I would never do anything to cheat such great champions as Miguel Cotto, Ricky Hatton, all of the Mexican warriors that I have been blessed to go into the ring and do battle with.
"My concern as a fighter is that there should be some limitations and agreements on how much blood they can take from someone prior to a fight. My other concern is how close to the actual fight itself can they take the blood. It is my opinion that taking blood from a person can weaken you. I do not want to be in a weakened state when I enter the ring against any fighter.
"My concern has never been with someone randomly checking me with regards to blood or urine. I volunteered immediately to have my urine tested anytime someone wanted to -- all the way up to the time I am walking into the ring. It was later brought to my attention and the attention of my staff that you can not test for synthetic growth hormone through urine; you could only detect synthetic growth hormone through blood tests.
"Before all of these blood-testing and demands from other people, I had never even heard of synthetic growth hormone. I have never seen it before nor have I ever used it. I take my training very serious. I train 30 rounds a day to be in the best shape during a fight so I can give the fans the best show I can. I eat very healthy -- like chicken and fish and a lot of rice.
"In order to make these new heavier weight classes, I have to eat more then I have ever eaten in my life. I actually have to eat five times a day and bigger meals than I have ever eaten before."
Who are you talking about?
Nevermind I forgot you can't see this you have me on ignore.
He has me on ignore too. He brings no substance to any debate anyway.
Yep! I guess nobody is suprised that he got elected because Pacquiao is like god over there but it was still a pretty bad decision. "Yeah let's elect a guy with brain damage to run the country, Just because he is popular!"
Who are you talking about?
Nevermind I forgot you can't see this you have me on ignore.
Ahem, Congressman Pacquiao.
Yep! I guess nobody is suprised that he got elected because Pacquiao is like god over there but it was still a pretty bad decision. "Yeah let's elect a guy with brain damage to run the country, Just because he is popular!"
"I have never taken steroids, but I dont know what they look like"
What part of that makes sense?
I get the impression Pacquiao is not very intelligent. Maybe this is why Mr Cock Roach has to speak every word for him. And people think this guy can beat Floyd? Hahahahahaha...
7/02/2010 2:30 PM ET By Lem Satterfield
When seven-division champion Manny Pacquiao filed a lawsuit seeking compensatory and punitive damages for defamation of character against Floyd Mayweather Jr. and his camp in late December, the WBO welterweight (147 pounds) titlist delivered a long statement defending himself against the Mayweather camp's alleged steroid use allegations.
"As I have stated before," Pacquiao said, in part, "I have never used anabolic steroids nor do I even know what they look like."
The suit also named Floyd Mayweather Sr., his uncle and trainer, Roger Mayweather, as well as Richard Schaefer and Oscar De La Hoya, CEO and president, respectively, of Golden Boy Promotions, which handled Mayweather's part of the negotiations for a potential March 13 fight between the two.
" based on their false and defamatory statements about Manny Pacquiao -- specifically their publicly stating that Pacquiao was taking steroids or other illegal drugs to enhance his performance -- knowing that there is absolutely no basis for any such assertions," Pacquiao's attorney stated at the time.
Not long after Pacquiao's filing, the negotiations collapsed over an impasse involving drug testing protocol for both fighters.
Below is part of Manny Pacquiao's statement regarding blood testing:
"There seems to be concern from numerous members of the sports industry -- from writers to reporters, even other athletes, regarding why I am concerned with random blood testing. As I have stated before, I have never used anabolic steroids nor do I even know what they look like.
"I view using steroids, synthetic growth hormone, or any other illegal or banned substance as cheating. I would never cheat this sport that I love. I would never cheat the legacies of the great champions I have been blessed to challenge. I would never do anything to cheat such great champions as Miguel Cotto, Ricky Hatton, all of the Mexican warriors that I have been blessed to go into the ring and do battle with.
"My concern as a fighter is that there should be some limitations and agreements on how much blood they can take from someone prior to a fight. My other concern is how close to the actual fight itself can they take the blood. It is my opinion that taking blood from a person can weaken you. I do not want to be in a weakened state when I enter the ring against any fighter.
"My concern has never been with someone randomly checking me with regards to blood or urine. I volunteered immediately to have my urine tested anytime someone wanted to -- all the way up to the time I am walking into the ring. It was later brought to my attention and the attention of my staff that you can not test for synthetic growth hormone through urine; you could only detect synthetic growth hormone through blood tests.
"Before all of these blood-testing and demands from other people, I had never even heard of synthetic growth hormone. I have never seen it before nor have I ever used it. I take my training very serious. I train 30 rounds a day to be in the best shape during a fight so I can give the fans the best show I can. I eat very healthy -- like chicken and fish and a lot of rice.
"In order to make these new heavier weight classes, I have to eat more then I have ever eaten in my life. I actually have to eat five times a day and bigger meals than I have ever eaten before."
Very intersesting, it sounds like he's educated himself on the subject of PEDs. Now that he know why it's need to do random blood testing, that he will accept the USADA program, and once again considering that if it's not needed, they will not be testing him closer the a few weeks before the fight, there really should be no problem.
fukkin idiot dude...kick rocks man!!
re-ignore my post haha
your idiol likes to sleep with and get prostitutes preggo and hes besties with a mass murderer
and your other idol is a cheater too, what would be the reason for him dipping his hand wraps in water?
haha. backing cheaters is your thing
Again getting pussy>Beating up females... I mean what are you a homo?
Yesir- "Get some pussy? Eww... no, fuck that shit. I rather go punch a woman in the face,"
Stop being such a fag..
lol @ dipping hand wraps in water.... Link please.
All that honesty BS goes out the window when you grew up poor and eating dirt. It's like lotto for these people and if it means taking PEDs to live that lifestyle then believe it. Anyone who has grown up this way will take the PEDs if it means they can feed their families for decades to come.
So I am not buying the "I would never cheat.." routine.
$$$$ is a great motivator especially to those who have been dirt poor. A man with children no less, will do anything to afford those children the very best if the opportunity arises. Filipino's are known for their love of money...
I say it is VERY possible.
estimates suggest 71.4% of filipino's are poor, now you say if your poor you'll do anything to get rich, yet there has never been a filipino that has tested positive for any type of steroids
yet how many americans test postive for steroids a year?
i think it's more like, if a person comes from a poor backgroung, working hard to survive a good percentage of their lives that they'd be tougher and stronger than your average boxer, if they took boxing seriously
i think that's more plausible
All that honesty BS goes out the window when you grew up poor and eating dirt. It's like lotto for these people and if it means taking PEDs to live that lifestyle then believe it. Anyone who has grown up this way will take the PEDs if it means they can feed their families for decades to come.
So I am not buying the "I would never cheat.." routine.
$$$$ is a great motivator especially to those who have been dirt poor. A man with children no less, will do anything to afford those children the very best if the opportunity arises. Filipino's are known for their love of money...
I say it is VERY possible.
if im not mistaken floyd also said theres a lot of boxers that are not comfortable with their blood being taken by needle for test
Floyd said it's okay that Pacquiao doesnt like his blood taken because nobody really likes having their blood taken, But most would do it for the money that's on offer. Unless there was something to hide.
I applaud Ariza for being the fall guy (a friend indeed) but I think it's pretty obvious Manny does know what he's taking.
I agree, Ariza said he doesnt know but he must know. If my team rejected a fight because of a blood test then id want to know why but Pacquiao rejected it not his "team" so it's pretty obvious he knows what's going on.
Aiza said Pacquiao dosen't know whats given to him. So why is Pacquiao making these statements in the first place?
I applaud Ariza for being the fall guy (a friend indeed) but I think it's pretty obvious Manny does know what he's taking.
Possibly the most idiotic comment i've read in a long time. Wow, you are truly pathetic. This is what you really believe? Sorry man, but how old are you..really?
Don't bother with him. He actually believes what he says on here.
But Ariza also said he doesnt know what he takes...
We won't know if he is clean until the tests are over. If he says he hasnt taken anything then id like to believe him but when he says things like "I would never cheat the sport I love" I cant help but think of the irony that this is a man who cheated on his wife (who has kids) with a prostitute. So it makes me think if he would cheat on someone he loves then why wouldnt he cheat on people who he dislikes (opponents)? It makes no sense, I wont believe Pacquiao until he takes and passes the tests.
Possibly the most idiotic comment i've read in a long time. Wow, you are truly pathetic. This is what you really believe? Sorry man, but how old are you..really?
Maybe because Manny is the one being accused? Similar to the loaded wraps situation with Marg.
Yes margarito didn't know that his wraps were being tampered with.
Aiza said Pacquiao dosen't know whats given to him. So why is Pacquiao making these statements in the first place?
Maybe because Manny is the one being accused? Similar to the loaded wraps situation with Marg.
How does he know he's never used if he doesn't even know what it looks like?
Aiza said Pacquiao dosen't know whats given to him. So why is Pacquiao making these statements in the first place?
Pacquiao contradicts himself and makes himself look very bad. If this is a man who cheated on his wife and kids with a prostitute, then im led to believe that he would have no problem cheating against Floyd Mayweather Jr. A man who he hates so much that he filed a lawsuit against him for supposedly "destroying his image".
But how can Floyd destroy his image? He can't. Pacquiao made HIMSELF look bad by rejecting the drug test. Floyd didnt ask him to reject it.
Floyd : "I'm just saying if youre clean, take the test!"
Pacquiao "Stop accusing me, Im filing a lawsuit"
if im not mistaken floyd also said theres a lot of boxers that are not comfortable with their blood being taken by needle for test