M.Marley: "Pac told me he AGREED to random testing demands, no cutoff, no if's & buts

Drug testing no longer issue for Mayweather-Pacquiao super fight September 29th, 2010 4:21 pm ET Amidst all the Sturm und drang of the on then off, on then off Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao super fight negotiations, the most contentious issue on the table, under the table and behind the table has been a consistent one. The Mayweather side has always maintained that it thinks Pacman is a drug cheater and thus it's one persistent, nonflexible demand was always for totally random drug testing. If you recall, Pacquiao would only OK a prefight drug test up to 14 days before the fight with the mandatory postbout blood being drawn in their respective lockerrooms immediately thereafter. The negotiations crashed twice when the hopes of fight fans worldwide were running high and the two sides started spitting at each other again. Even a self-imposed gag order did not get them to the contract stage in the second go-round. When Pacquiao was in New York a few weeks ago to hype his Nov. 13 bout against Antonio Margarito, he quietly but firmly told me he had aceded to the random testing demand. No ifs, buts and no candy or nuts if you know what I mean. Pacman made the statement with agent Michael Koncz standing behind him. Koncz did not seek to correct or modify Congressmanny's plain assertion. On Tuesday, as Oscar de la Hoya visited Gleason's Gym in Brooklyn to plug Golden Boy's new relationship with Barclays Center in that boxing conscious borough, I nearly had a cardiac event when I mentioned what Manny said to GBP CEO Richard Schaefer. Two or three other scribes were within earshot. I don't know if they were as astounded as I was by Richie Rich's quick response. I expected a "no comment" or other form of demurral. I mean, it's But no such disclaimer or correction was forthcoming. Instead, Schaefer co-signed Pacquiao's statement regarding accepting the at any given time blood testing for drug use. "If Pacquiao said that, then I'm sure he wouldn't lie about it," Schaefer said without blinking. It's not Schaefer was intoxicated with truth serum or anything. But I did not have him across the table, under oath in a deposition or on the witness stand undergoing cross examination. I inquired about Mayweather and Schaefer took a pass. "I'm not talking about Mayweather right now," Schaefer snapped. If boxing fans have any strand of hope for Floyd-Manny to happen in 2011, I say this is it. Random drug testing is a non-issue now and both sides have said so. If they can't reset and, Antonio Margarito permitting, then make Floyd-Manny for next May, then I'll be compelled to write a book about their idiocy. I wonder if can borrow John Kennedy O'Toole's title for his great New Orleans novel. That's right. "Confederacy of Dunces." http://www.examiner.com/boxing-in-national/drug-testing-no-longer-issue-for-mayweather-pacquiao-super-fight

Comments (20)

For me Pacquiao lied and show he doesnt want the fight with a test. Personally, i don't believe Pac lied, but i also think that its entirely Pac's fault that others like you are of the opinion that he lied. He could have corrected Konz when he said they agreed only up to seven days. He could have simply announced it and had several credible witnesses to attest to his agreeing to all tests up to the day of the fight. 24/7 is the PERFECT instrument to clear out HIS side of this issue. But no. HE DID NOT. Such a significant issue which could have been rectified so quickly and with little effort. We'll see. He's still got time to resolve this. But if Pac doesn't clarify his stand on this issue really soon, it'll leave a permanent stain on his legacy.

15y ago

Bee_Keepz

What he agreed to and what was negotiated are TWO COMPLETELY DIFFERENT THINGS.

15y ago

FeFist

I bet he said a lot of things to him, common practise when you're sticking your dick in a *****.

15y ago

Ray

For me Pacquiao lied and show he doesnt want the fight with a test.

15y ago

IMDAZED

My name is IMDAZED, you can tell by my name that i get myself dizzy a lot by my own arguements and conspiracy theories. I pretend to be an advocate for drug testing but really im venting my hatred of pacquiao through the ped saga. I know very well that 7 days is fine but i will pretend like it isnt because i hate that pacquiao and his fans.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: I'm pretending to laugh because no one else is. It's me fcastro. See me swinging from Manny's nutsack? Over here!

15y ago

fcastro1

My name is fcastro, and I've supported Manny through every lie. From 30 days to seven. My favorite song is "Stand By Your Man." My name is IMDAZED, you can tell by my name that i get myself dizzy a lot by my own arguements and conspiracy theories. I pretend to be an advocate for drug testing but really im venting my hatred of pacquiao through the ped saga. I know very well that 7 days is fine but i will pretend like it isnt because i hate that pacquiao and his fans.:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

15y ago

IMDAZED

Gosh I didn't know fidel casto was a pactard. **yawns and takes a piss**

15y ago

MindBat

Floyd called Manny's bluff when he announced his retirement after the Ricky Hatton fight. Arum waited til the coast was clear and saw it as an opportunity to move Pac up to welterweight until.... I'm Baaaaaack!!!! http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQdvP4im7P2hrFJC2L7tM0idsaQSRbRwNOGRRoQ0IAmi0h-eM8&t=1&usg=__V4r7A5Rm8wsuV0Ng2wmKfkXRRkw=

15y ago

IMDAZED

weak. Stop pretending that your an advocate for stricter testing. You never said squat diddly when klithcko refused to take tests but when pac agrees to a 7 day cut off its outrageous. I think it would save us a lot of time, and for future people that want to debate with you, that you admit that you are a straight up hater. My name is fcastro, and I've supported Manny through every lie. From 30 days to seven. My favorite song is "Stand By Your Man."

15y ago

MindBat

Floyd called Manny's bluff when he announced his retirement after the Ricky Hatton fight. Arum saw it as an opportunity to move Pac up to welterweight when the coast was clear of Mayweather until.... I'm Baaaaaack!!!! http://eric32woodyard.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/floyd-mayweather1.jpg

15y ago

IAMBIAZED

Hi my name is fcastro and I support all of Manny's lies. Thank you. Gosh I didn't know fidel casto was a pactard.

15y ago

fcastro1

Hi my name is fcastro and I support all of Manny's lies. Thank you. weak. Stop pretending that your an advocate for stricter testing. You never said squat diddly when klithcko refused to take tests but when pac agrees to a 7 day cut off its outrageous. I think it would save us a lot of time, and for future people that want to debate with you, that you admit that you are a straight up hater.

15y ago

IMDAZED

you are even dumber than i thought. pacs going to take drugs within a 7 day period where its the cooling down period for fighters and the whole world scrutinizing him. You pretend like your an advocate for stricter testing but all your hoopla is a front for your hatred towards pac. Hi my name is fcastro and I support all of Manny's lies. Thank you.

15y ago

fcastro1

I've been saying for the longest that Pacquiao would NEVER agree. Why would a juicer willingly submit himself to tests that will catch him? Pac is past the point of HGH but he's clearly using something else as well--maxcel, perhaps? Some other form of EPO maybe. The day he takes the test is the day he's looking for a blow in round five. you are even dumber than i thought. pacs going to take drugs within a 7 day period where its the cooling down period for fighters and the whole world scrutinizing him. You pretend like your an advocate for stricter testing but all your hoopla is a front for your hatred towards pac.

15y ago

Red_Menace

Pac has made it clear that he doesn't want to undergo additional testing, whether Mayweather really wants the fight or not. Forget about Mayweather and let Pac's action speak for itself. He wanted a cutoff for blood testing. He wanted notification of when the testers would arrive. Why would he want that? The Pac fans will go back to the following lame excuses to duck the question: -The Mayweather's are criminals. Yeah, they've done some shady stuff. And? -Taking blood weakens him. -Pac is scared of needles -Mayweather uses that Xylocain ****, or whatever it is (all the reason to have better testing so Mayweather can't cheat, if he is) -Pacquiao does not have a history of cheating. This one is my favourite. If they didn't test at all, then no one would ever have a history of cheating. Does that make the sport clean? No. It just means a lot of people are cheating and getting away with it. You never have a history until you get caught. Pac has never been tested under a program like WADA's, and he seems to be avoiding it.

15y ago

VWEBB

Or if decides to go without he'll look considerably smaller/ not perform on the same level. Pacquiao knows he's fucked either way, hence we're never gonna see Mayweather-Pacquiao. So this should answer Mayweather's "Who turns down a 25 million dollar drug test?". Shut up you flaming flomo! you just want fraud gayweather to fight a weakened Manny because he can't beat Manny without the pointless tests! :headbang:

15y ago

Doctor_Tenma4618

I've been saying for the longest that Pacquiao would NEVER agree. Why would a juicer willingly submit himself to tests that will catch him? Pac is past the point of HGH but he's clearly using something else as well--maxcel, perhaps? Some other form of EPO maybe. The day he takes the test is the day he's looking for a blow in round five. Or if decides to go without he'll look considerably smaller/ not perform on the same level. Pacquiao knows he's fucked either way, hence we're never gonna see Mayweather-Pacquiao. So this should answer Mayweather's "Who turns down a 25 million dollar drug test?".

15y ago

IMDAZED

He agreed to everything one day. Then the next day he agreed to a 7 day cut off. Look how all of this crap spiraled out of control over a random blood test. Unbelievable. I've been saying for the longest that Pacquiao would NEVER agree. Why would a juicer willingly submit himself to tests that will catch him? Pac is past the point of HGH but he's clearly using something else as well--maxcel, perhaps? Some other form of EPO maybe. The day he takes the test is the day he's looking for a blow in round five.

15y ago

VWEBB

He agreed to everything one day. Then the next day he agreed to a 7 day cut off. Look how all of this crap spiraled out of control over a random blood test. Unbelievable.

15y ago

MindBat

Who did he get wrong info from? Gotta love it. I'm so waiting on Jinkee to chime in with her opinion on this drug testing issue and cut-off dates.

15y ago