Possible explanations for Manny's refusal...

[AFTER HOURS]

Filipinos are generally superstitious that almost everything you're doing has negative or positive vibe. Just look at his mother, if you've watch some local news you'll know. Efren Bata Reyes, another pool HoF, doesn't take a bath during competition especially if it's championship already. They worry that breaking that belief might cause them bad luck.

It might sound outrageous especially if you've grown up in a western country but if you can only live here or even do a research you'll know how superstitious Filipinos are. I think it's a negative trait that was instill by the Spaniards to the Filipinos during their 300 years colonization to keep the people from revolting.

The other reason would probably be Mayweather camp is just downright being disrespectful. Manny's the champion and he's being harass, and to make matters worst media ride with it.

Or Arum and Schaeffer are just letting their egos ruin the fight, especially Arum who hates Mayweather Jr.

and he doesnt wear his teeth during the game??

[yeks]

Yeah a lot of people are quick to judge when they don't even have an idea of what they're talking.

absolutely amigo.. they talk as if they are the wikipedia of country or something..

the reason they sound like a crazy racist mofos..

[imscythe]

and he doesnt wear his teeth during the game??

No, he doesn't put dentures even when not playing. He says that it's irritating.

[takler]

Dude, don't be an ass to yourself. Pacman will fight any opponent loaded with roids or not, as long as they passed the NSC test. Its just a simple rule to follow. USADA is not on the rule.

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?

[Sicario]

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.

[FightFreak]

Power and brinkmanship -- by the promoters

Pac and Freddie are clearly in the middle of a psywar with the Mayweather camp. But I think there is another side to this issue that has not been fully explored. I have seen video interviews of Pac agreeing to the blood testing, just not days before the fight. Roach has also been quoted to say that he will not agree to Pac being tested on fight week. Clearly, then, there is a willingness on the part of Pac and his trainer to go through the blood tests, even though they are asking for certain date and time limitations.

Arum, on the other hand, has been insistent on no testing beyond that mandated by the state athletic commission. And based on Pac's recent statements, it appears that Bob has won out.

It is no secret that the suits are in the middle of a war even bigger than that of the fighters. A small part of it may involve Pac's contract, but it is also about which side will hold sway over boxing, GBP or Top Rank.

[KabukiJoe]

Then Pacquiao-Mayweather should happen late next year! Unless Manny still wants to take 'roids by then.

...you're a poser...



Kabuki Joe

[hammertorch]

i bet you never knew well pac's country so STFU!!!

dont take marduke's comment seriously bro, the bottom line is he's still defending pac that it weakens him taking out blood before the fight...

[HighFlyer]

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?

ill give u the answer watch this vid straight back from 2005 PACQUIAO VS MORALES 1

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[tibbar]

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?

youll never understand manny if you are not filipino, a bad stare with filipinos can cost life what more if its accusation. manny challenged floyd mano y mano. its a "culture" thing, pride and honor. the more you accuse a filipino the more he will defy you, he will never bow down. you have to tie him down and force him to give blood. to filipinos, the accuser already offended by accusing why should he still bow down to him. the accuser should be the one to prove the accusation not the other way around. in early times, in the philippines, an accusation means a challenge, duel to death. americans do not understand that, thats why most often americans are branded as arrogant because they think and believe that other nations should do what americans do most do not respect other culture or ****** not to know.