Do you think seeing Olympic style drug testing on 24/7 will change how people view it

**SkillspayBills** · 02-23-2010, 05:30 PM

That's a very good point. When it looks like no big deal (which it isn't) even more people will say "what's the big deal!?"

**PAC-BOY** · 02-23-2010, 05:35 PM

It should look like its no big deal. I can see how most people would think this.
But will they show how or before the testing how one goes about accusing someone before hand of cheating? Probably not!

**putaloco** · 02-23-2010, 05:39 PM

its no big deal.

**DE100** · 02-23-2010, 05:42 PM

Its no big deal, unless you make it one. Like you're in a rush to do something and they show up and you act like a prima donna.

**M.I Truth ?** · 02-23-2010, 05:48 PM

Originally posted by PAC-BOY

It should look like its no big deal. I can see how most people would think this.
But will they show how or before the testing how one goes about accusing someone before hand of cheating? Probably not!

Originally posted by putaloco

its no big deal.

Originally posted by DE100

Its no bid deal, unless you make it one. Like you're in a rush to do something and they show up and you act like a prima donna.

Do you guys think that will put any pressure on Pac if it seems to be no big deal? It may not look like a picnic if they are trying to test these guys in the middle of the night.

**shadeyfizzle** · 02-23-2010, 05:54 PM

We still dont even know if the olympic style drug testing will be in place or not.

We only know Mosley has agreed to any and all additional drug testing Mayweather wishes to implement.

Last news on the subject i've seen Floyd was in complete control of testing procedures which may mean he could scrap the idea altogether if he wanted.

**PAC-BOY** · 02-23-2010, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by M.I Truth ?

Do you guys think that will put any pressure on Pac if it seems to be no big deal? It may not look like a picnic if they are trying to test these guys in the middle of the night.

There is no pressure on Pac. Put yourself in his shoes just for a second...
you are the Champ
you are the P4P champ
you were accused of something
disrespected
you have done great in your career
you busted your ass and worked hard
you made and have lots of money already
you also have a team of supporters and handlers with you that advise you

with that said...someone comes along and disrespects you and your good name and ask for testing that you dont mind taken but on your terms...
Not only Pac, but Roach and Arum have a lot of influence over Pac and they dont like Floyd to begin with. So if they were to say **** Floyd...then its **** Floyd! Nobody needs him. We as fans want the fight. And Pac wants it too. But its his terms. Why argue it. He is the King in the sport. like it or not. Hes on the throne . Its like a peasant coming into the Kings castle demanding action.

**icebergisonfire** · 02-23-2010, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by M.I Truth ?

For better or worse. Will people who were for it start to back track if it seems more demanding than they thought? Will those against it say its not a big deal after all if it turns out to be hardly as intrusive as some have made it out to be? Will casuals viewing 24/7 start to question Pac for not agreeing to something so simple or will they see that his concerns were validated? Lets talk about.

Its going to make Top Rank look like fools in the public's eye.

**Bogig** · 02-23-2010, 06:08 PM

I say standardize the tests first. Here's what much of the boxing world thinks:

Joe Goosen, Legendary Boxing Trainer:

"I just think Pacquiao is a juggernaut right now... and I would just say that maybe that's the reason (Floyd's) throwing up all these smokescreens and roadblocks because he (Floyd) doesn't wanna get in the ring with him (Pac)... (Floyd) should just say yes to the fight, forget all the testing, this guy's (Pac) not on drugs. There's a little air there in all this that's just not right."

Al Bernstein, Showtime Boxing Analyst:

�It seems patently obvious to me that Floyd and his minions killed the Pacquiao fight. The bottom line is that the fight was basically a done deal before they decided to inject the demands for blood testing into the picture. Pure and simple, Golden Boy and Floyd and his advisers created the problem, and it ended up killing the fight.�

Dan Rafael from ESPN:

"Mayweather shouldn't be making accusations without a shred of proof as he tries to discredit all of Pacquiao's great accomplishments, nor should he try to circumvent the Nevada rules by asking for blood tests when the commission has never asked for them."

Larry Holmes, Heavyweight Champion:

"I wish I could see Mayweather and Pacquiao fight, but what they're (Floyd's camp) doing right now is hurting boxing because people want to see the fight... They're trying to bring up stuff that is taking away from the fight with drug tests and accusations... I don't get it."

Thomas Hauser, HBO.com:

"There were times during the past month when the conduct of Team Mayweather had the look of an effort to sabotage the fight. A negotiator who wants to make a deal doesn�t go out of his way to antagonize and publicly embarrass the other side. But that�s what the Mayweathers and Golden Boy did."

Jim Strickland, David Diaz's Trainer/retired licensed pharmacist:

�I don�t see any reason of accusing Manny of using illegal drugs in our fight.�

Timothy Bradley, WBO/WBC Jr. Welterweight Champion:

"I don't think Manny is on anything. He's just on top of his game right now."

James Toney, Multi division Champion:

"Who is Mayweather to ask for the tests? Why didn�t he ask Marquez? Manny�s not on 'roids."

Mike Silver, noted Boxing Historian:

"I think it fell apart because basically Mayweather never wanted to fight Pacquiao. He wants to continue and fight guys he can beat and fool the public.

Roy Jones, Jr.:

"Hell naw. Why change the rules on me? Because I'm coming up in weight means I'm doing steroids? They're giving you a test for that anyway. It would be something that would aggravate me because then after I beat you, I was on something, don't play with me. Either you want to fight or you don't want to fight."

Do you think seeing Olympic style drug testing on 24/7 will change how people view it