Possible explanations for Manny's refusal...

[NSX-R]

I'm trying to figure out why Pacquiao is refusing random testing. If Manny is indeed on some sort of illegal drugs, two possible reasons come to mind:

1) Pacquiao still has traces of PEDs in his system that need weeks to disappear. If he signs the fight today, officials will come knocking on his door tomorrow for a blood sample. If this is true then Pacquaio will need to delay the March 13 date until the PEDS clear from his body. This situation is probable.

2) Pacquiao is so dependent on PEDs that he refuses to fight Mayweather if he can't take steroids. Apparently his raw skills are not sufficient. This is a sign of cowardice, something not attributable to Pacquiao.

If Pacquiao is definitely not on PEDs the only reason he's refusing random blood samples is that he doesn't want to give in to Mayweather's mind games. He may feel the allegations are an insult and that permitting random tests will just conflict with his intense training regimen.

Any thoughts?

[Marduke]

Because Pacquiao is an uneducated dude from a 3rd world country that thinks having blood taken is unnatural and 'weakens' him.

You might think it sounds crazy, but in Africa they think sleeping with a ****** cures AIDS. Not every country is as well educated as America, UK, etc.

[Toxic]

Ans. Principle or ego or both

but still Mayweather Jr. has no right

[AFTER HOURS]

Because Pacquiao is an uneducated dude from a 3rd world country that thinks having blood taken is unnatural and 'weakens' him.

You might think it sounds crazy, but in Africa they think sleeping with a ****** cures AIDS. Not every country is as well educated as America, UK, etc.

usa is not a 3rd world but

[NSX-R]

Because Pacquiao is an uneducated dude from a 3rd world country that thinks having blood taken is unnatural and 'weakens' him.

You might think it sounds crazy, but in Africa they think sleeping with a ****** cures AIDS. Not every country is as well educated as America, UK, etc.

Pacquiao never reached middle school but considering that he's made an effort to take college courses and that he's supported by a knowledgeable team of trainers, I find it strange that neither Roach nor Ariza are calling BS on Pacquiao's personal belief that taking needles will weaken him. It's not like Pacquiao has been living in the jungles his whole life isolated from Westerners and their way of thinking. Although I read a comment from Ariza stating that Pacquiao never received immunization as a child and doesn't believe in them.

And if that really is the reason and not because Pacquiao has something to hide, then there's nothing to worry about. Of course, it would be difficult to accept that Pacquiao's fear of needles is keeping him from taking blood tests. He's already agreed to blood tests on pre-determined dates. So the issue that he's afraid of needles is gone.

[xcaret v2]

Because Pacquiao is an uneducated dude from a 3rd world country that thinks having blood taken is unnatural and 'weakens' him.

You might think it sounds crazy, but in Africa they think sleeping with a ****** cures AIDS. Not every country is as well educated as America, UK, etc.

id love to believe that

[-The Glove-]

Your last paragraph shouldve been explanation 3. Because honestly I think that's what it is.

[civicvx]

Pacquiao is clean and he will woop Floyd just like how my CivicVX will woop your NSX-R. Clean straight gasoline 53MPG. Your NSX-R probably need Octane booster all the time and it'll only do 18MPG at the most.

[MindBat]

Pacquiao never reached middle school but considering that he's made an effort to take college courses and that he's supported by a knowledgeable team of trainers, I find it strange that neither Roach nor Ariza are calling BS on Pacquiao's personal belief that taking needles will weaken him. It's not like Pacquiao has been living in the jungles his whole life isolated from Westerners and their way of thinking. Although I read a comment from Ariza stating that Pacquiao never received immunization as a child and doesn't believe in them.

And if that really is the reason and not because Pacquiao has something to hide, then there's nothing to worry about. Of course, it would be difficult to accept that Pacquiao's fear of needles is keeping him from taking blood tests. He's already agreed to blood tests on pre-determined dates. So the issue that he's afraid of needles is gone.

You're not alone in your thoughts. The majority of the boxing public wonders the same thing. Statements made to the media may have been
in good conscience, but they never realized that most folks would find them hard to believe and would be asking the same questions.

[Talisayen]

Because Pacquiao is an uneducated dude from a 3rd world country that thinks having blood taken is unnatural and 'weakens' him.

You might think it sounds crazy, but in Africa they think sleeping with a ****** cures AIDS. Not every country is as well educated as America, UK, etc.

you're a racist prick.