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Mayweather's Drug History Caught Up With Him
January 9th, 2010
Kenneth Ragpala
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During the initial phase of the now aborted Mann Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight, Bob Arum initially wanted the fight to be held at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Golden Boy’s second chief Richard Scahefer scoffed the idea, saying Mayweather does not like because it is an outdoor stadium.
But with the recent development of things, some little details broke the surface may probably be the biggest reason why Mayweather never wanted the Dallas Cowboys Stadium to host the fight – he was using a widely-banned illegal substance. The irony is that such drug is legal in, coincidentally, the state of Nevada.
In an article written by Frank Gonzales in April 21, 2002, it is revealed that Floyd Mayweather has been using a painkiller called Xylocaine to treat the pain caused by his brittle hands, which have been injured numerous times in the past.
However, Xylocaine is proven to enhance a boxer’s performance.
It effectively numbs the boxer’s hands, making it less susceptible to pain caused by punching constantly. With the pain efficiently blocked out, Xylocaine, in effect, enables the boxer to throw more powerful shots. If that is the case, then Mayweather may not have been fighting on a leveled playing field in some of his fights.
And to call Pacquiao a steroids user when in fact he has a history of using a widely-banned drug not only tarnishes his reputation as a boxer, but also brings his legacy to a pool of mud. Soaked and dirtied, there is no way Mayweather can clean this one.
The karmic boomerang does hurt.
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Intro: Floyd Mayweather, Jr was then a 25-year old lightweight who was being promoted by Top Rank's Bob Arum. In April 2002, he was facing Jose Luis Castillo for the first time.
Mayweather was identified by HBO commentators Jim Lampley and former heavyweight champion George Foreman as having a history of injecting pain killers such as Xylocaine into his hands, according to a column on Inside Boxing.
Prohibited Pain Killers >
Xylocaine, also known as Lidocaine, was not listed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as one of the prohibited narcotics that cannot be used in-competition. The banned pain killer substances listed by USADA inclue Buprenorphine, Dextromoramide, Diamorphine, Fentanyl and derivatives, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Morphine, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Pentazocine, and Pethidine.
Additionally, Xylocaine was not listed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) as a prohibited drug. Prohibited substances identified by NSAC include Alcohol, Stimulant, Afrinol or related product, Co-Tylenol or related product, a product containing an antihistamine and a decongestant, certain Decongestants, drugs including Ephedrine, Phenylpropanolamine, and Mahuang and derivatives of Mahuang, and drugs prohibited by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Neither Xylocaine nor Lidocaine were found on the 2009 and 2010 Prohibited List supplied by WADA.
Synthesized Drug >
Xylocaine is considered a synthesized drug of Lidocaine, which is often used as an anesthetic to reduce or eliminate both the feeling of sensation and pain by blocking the transmission of signals through nerves. Often, it is used in dental settings. It can be taken by tablet but it can also be injected as a local anesthetic. Lidocaine can be eliminated from a user's system in as much as six hours.
According to USADA, the use of local anesthetics is not prohibited. However, injectable lidocaine can be combined with Epinephrine to reduce bleeding in a fighter. Epinephrine is often referred to as Adrenaline. If Lidocaine is combined with Epinephrine (Adrenaline), it not only reduces bleeding but can also stimulate a "fight or flight" response. (The Inside Boxing column only refers to the usage of Xylocaine, but if this drug is combined with Epinephrine, one can argue that it can provide a boxer with an advantage over a non-using opponent.)
Slight to moderate pain experienced by athletes can be treated with non-narcotic drugs. For more severe pain, USADA allows the usage of substances such as Codeine, Propoxphene, Tramadol, and Hydrocodone.
Negative effects of narcotics used as pain killers, according to USADA:
1. Sensation of euphoria
2. Psychological stimulation
3. Feeling of invincibility
4. Illusions of prowess beyond an athlete's ability
5. Increased pain threshold and failure to recognize injury
6. Physical and psychological dependence
7. Overdose resulting in respiratory and death
January 9th, 2010
Kenneth Ragpala
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During the initial phase of the now aborted Mann Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather fight, Bob Arum initially wanted the fight to be held at the new Dallas Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Golden Boy’s second chief Richard Scahefer scoffed the idea, saying Mayweather does not like because it is an outdoor stadium.
But with the recent development of things, some little details broke the surface may probably be the biggest reason why Mayweather never wanted the Dallas Cowboys Stadium to host the fight – he was using a widely-banned illegal substance. The irony is that such drug is legal in, coincidentally, the state of Nevada.
In an article written by Frank Gonzales in April 21, 2002, it is revealed that Floyd Mayweather has been using a painkiller called Xylocaine to treat the pain caused by his brittle hands, which have been injured numerous times in the past.
However, Xylocaine is proven to enhance a boxer’s performance.
It effectively numbs the boxer’s hands, making it less susceptible to pain caused by punching constantly. With the pain efficiently blocked out, Xylocaine, in effect, enables the boxer to throw more powerful shots. If that is the case, then Mayweather may not have been fighting on a leveled playing field in some of his fights.
And to call Pacquiao a steroids user when in fact he has a history of using a widely-banned drug not only tarnishes his reputation as a boxer, but also brings his legacy to a pool of mud. Soaked and dirtied, there is no way Mayweather can clean this one.
The karmic boomerang does hurt.
===========
Intro: Floyd Mayweather, Jr was then a 25-year old lightweight who was being promoted by Top Rank's Bob Arum. In April 2002, he was facing Jose Luis Castillo for the first time.
Mayweather was identified by HBO commentators Jim Lampley and former heavyweight champion George Foreman as having a history of injecting pain killers such as Xylocaine into his hands, according to a column on Inside Boxing.
Prohibited Pain Killers >
Xylocaine, also known as Lidocaine, was not listed by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) as one of the prohibited narcotics that cannot be used in-competition. The banned pain killer substances listed by USADA inclue Buprenorphine, Dextromoramide, Diamorphine, Fentanyl and derivatives, Hydromorphone, Methadone, Morphine, Oxycodone, Oxymorphone, Pentazocine, and Pethidine.
Additionally, Xylocaine was not listed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) as a prohibited drug. Prohibited substances identified by NSAC include Alcohol, Stimulant, Afrinol or related product, Co-Tylenol or related product, a product containing an antihistamine and a decongestant, certain Decongestants, drugs including Ephedrine, Phenylpropanolamine, and Mahuang and derivatives of Mahuang, and drugs prohibited by World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Neither Xylocaine nor Lidocaine were found on the 2009 and 2010 Prohibited List supplied by WADA.
Synthesized Drug >
Xylocaine is considered a synthesized drug of Lidocaine, which is often used as an anesthetic to reduce or eliminate both the feeling of sensation and pain by blocking the transmission of signals through nerves. Often, it is used in dental settings. It can be taken by tablet but it can also be injected as a local anesthetic. Lidocaine can be eliminated from a user's system in as much as six hours.
According to USADA, the use of local anesthetics is not prohibited. However, injectable lidocaine can be combined with Epinephrine to reduce bleeding in a fighter. Epinephrine is often referred to as Adrenaline. If Lidocaine is combined with Epinephrine (Adrenaline), it not only reduces bleeding but can also stimulate a "fight or flight" response. (The Inside Boxing column only refers to the usage of Xylocaine, but if this drug is combined with Epinephrine, one can argue that it can provide a boxer with an advantage over a non-using opponent.)
Slight to moderate pain experienced by athletes can be treated with non-narcotic drugs. For more severe pain, USADA allows the usage of substances such as Codeine, Propoxphene, Tramadol, and Hydrocodone.
Negative effects of narcotics used as pain killers, according to USADA:
1. Sensation of euphoria
2. Psychological stimulation
3. Feeling of invincibility
4. Illusions of prowess beyond an athlete's ability
5. Increased pain threshold and failure to recognize injury
6. Physical and psychological dependence
7. Overdose resulting in respiratory and death
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