Why Mayweather always fight @ Las Vegas

[rskumm21]

There are soooooo many venues, WHY LAS VEGAS ONLY, and please dont answer cause of MONEY, I need a real answer, I can tell you 1, Las Vegas is the only state that allows some crazy **** that Floyd injects in his hands, so he can numb them, remember he has problems with them. So now that you know the MAIN reason why he ONLY fights in Las Vegas, I want to hear your opinions

14 out of 40 is not always last time I checked.

[rskumm21]

Hmmmm, maybe because he lives there?

Maybe because it is a 5 minute drive, including traffic, from his home?

Wouldn't that be a valid reason to like fighting in Vegas?


He doesn't always fight there, he may perfer fighting there but he doesn't always fight there.



And to keep bringing up the ****** ass xylocaine as if it enhances ability, shows that you don't know **** about boxing. You have never boxed in your life. Have never participated in sports what-so-ever. Because anyone who HAS, knows that if you have a numbed body part, your performance slides not increases.

If you play soccer and have a numbed up leg, you performance is going down because you can't run. If you box and have a numbed up hand, your not getting any power in your punches, your performance goes down. Not up. Get real.

Thats what I keep trying to tell people, but all these *******s think they are ****in' doctors or some ****.

[F l i c k e r]

that's not necessarily true. I can see how a numb leg would effect u in boxing.. but NOT a numb hand.. they give those shots to people with bone diseases so they can go about their everyday life without having their hands hurt. he's not numbing his elbow or his arm.. he is numbing his hands. if you cant feel your hands you can punch as hard as you want.
and you can't give me that i never participated in the sport **** because although i never fought pro i did box.

If you numb up your hand, you can't clinch a proper fist. It's like dead weight.

Sit on your hand or arm to cut off the blood flow to your hand. Do it real bad so you can't feel a thing. Past the tingly part, just make it real numb. Then try to do **** with that hand. You can't do anything with it because you can't feel it.

It can't improve your ability because you can't clinch your fist properly, which means muscles aren't engaging. If it improved performance like people are trying to claim, Floyd should be recognized a knock out artist. But he isn't, he is even criticized as featherfisted.

It's like trying to eat with a novacained mouth. It just don't work right.

[papilucca]

watch your mouth ****** ****er

[Sin City]

If you numb up your hand, you can't clinch a proper fist. It's like dead weight.

Sit on your hand or arm to cut off the blood flow to your hand. Do it real bad so you can't feel a thing. Past the tingly part, just make it real numb. Then try to do **** with that hand. You can't do anything with it because you can't feel it.

It can't improve your ability because you can't clinch your fist properly, which means muscles aren't engaging. If it improved performance like people are trying to claim, Floyd should be recognized a knock out artist. But he isn't, he is even criticized as featherfisted.

It's like trying to eat with a novacained mouth. It just don't work right.

when u are numbing ur hand with xylocaine.. it doesn't reduce or limit the blood cerculation to your hand. that's why your example is invalid. you can still clench your fist and do other things. Don't believe me then I welcome you to try it.

[F l i c k e r]

when u are numbing ur hand with xylocaine.. it doesn't reduce or limit the blood cerculation to your hand. that's why your example is invalid. you can still clench your fist and do other things. Don't believe me then I welcome you to try it.

Have you used xylocaine? If you have, then what your saying is solid. If not then your just reaching like all the people who look for a counter to Pac's PED refusal.


A numbed up body part, you can't put in muscle. It's not about moving it, it's about tightening it up enough to cause damage. You can't hurt someone with a open hand. You have to clinch it and engage all the muscles in your hand, wrist, forearm and so on. If one part of the chain is broken, your power goes right out the window. It's kinetic linkage, it does exist and if one link in the chain is broken, all that kinetic energy vanishes.

Hence why it can't possibly improve performance. Getting hit with 30/98 pillows isn't going to affect you, not if your elite, if your a bum then okay but not elite.

It's not like Mayweather is some ferocious offensive juggernaught. It's not like he is on some freakish kayo streak. It's not like he throws a billion punches like Calzaghe. So, for people to continuously say that Xylocaine improves his performance in some way shape or form, is tomfoolery. Plain and simple, nothing can excuse it.

[Sin City]

Have you used xylocaine? If you have, then what your saying is solid. If not then your just reaching like all the people who look for a counter to Pac's PED refusal.


A numbed up body part, you can't put in muscle. It's not about moving it, it's about tightening it up enough to cause damage. You can't hurt someone with a open hand. You have to clinch it and engage all the muscles in your hand, wrist, forearm and so on. If one part of the chain is broken, your power goes right out the window. It's kinetic linkage, it does exist and if one link in the chain is broken, all that kinetic energy vanishes.

Hence why it can't possibly improve performance. Getting hit with 30/98 pillows isn't going to affect you, not if your elite, if your a bum then okay but not elite.

It's not like Mayweather is some ferocious offensive juggernaught. It's not like he is on some freakish kayo streak. It's not like he throws a billion punches like Calzaghe. So, for people to continuously say that Xylocaine improves his performance in some way shape or form, is tomfoolery. Plain and simple, nothing can excuse it.

I have knee problems and for a while I was taking this **** for it.
I forgot what it was called. When I didn't have insurance no longer I just used a bunch of asperin pills and stuff.. it aloud me to get my run in without much of the sharp pain.
I'd rather swim now or do other things since it sometimes didn't hurt while I was doing it but it did after.

[AC-Voltage]

The official answers on Xylocaine: Is it illegal in the USA? Is it banned in Boxing? Is it a PED?
February 17, 2:11 PMSacramento Fight Sports ExaminerRick Rockwell
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What is the official word on Xylocaine? Is it illegal in the United States? Is it banned by boxing or any of the State Athletic Commissions? Why does Floyd Mayweather take it? After contacting the appropriate authoritative en******, I have the answers to these questions and more.


US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Lenny Brown Sacramento, CA “Is Xylocaine approved by the FDA?”

I spoke today with a representative from the FDA via their Drug Information line. I asked them if Xylocaine was illegal or banned in this country. The representative said there are no bans on this drug. The representative also said that there would be no reason for individual states to make this drug illegal especially if its FDA approved. However, if this drug is administered by an I.V. or through injections then it must be done under the direct supervision of a licensed medical professional.

FDA.gov

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)

One of the world’s leading authorities on anti-doping, WADA is the primary source for which drugs are banned in sports or athletic competitions worldwide. According to WADA, via GlobalDRO.com, “None of the ingredients in this brand (Xylocaine) are currently included on the WADA Prohibited List”. This means that Xylocaine is not banned by WADA.

WADA



US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA)

Mandy Craig Sacramento, CA “Does the USADA ban Xylocaine?”

The USADA has a Drug Reference line where you can contact them via telephone and specifically ask them about any drug. When I called them yesterday, I spoke directly with their telephone doctor of the day. First, I must say that it was very informative being able to talk to a USADA doctor about this drug and the potential side effects. Anyhow, the doctor said that Xylocaine is legal for boxers to take via injection into the hands. He also said that individual state athletic commissions might have additional stipulations.

USADA.org


Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC)

In a conversation that I had with Keith Kizer, about the use of Xylocaine in the state of Nevada, Keith said that because “It is not a prohibited substance under WADA or USADA”; it’s not banned by the State Athletic Commission. However, Keith Kizer noted that the commission has added some stipulations to the use of Xylocaine.

“We don’t want fighters to use it on fight day. We make sure they have full physicals to check for this. They will be told to stop doing this from the weigh-in through the fight. Fighters must only take Tylenol or ice for any pain.”

NSAC


Conclusion

As of February 17th 2010, Xylocaine is not banned according to the FDA, USADA, WADA, and the NSAC. In fact, I can’t find any other State Athletic Commission that bans it either. So, Floyd Mayweather’s use of this drug for his hands is not illegal. And, as long as he doesn’t use it from the weigh-in through fight day, then he won’t get into any trouble. However, this doesn’t mean that this drug is still safe or something that the general public should just go out and acquire.

Xylocaine, in most methods of usage, needs to be supervised by a licensed medical professional due to potential serious side effects like an abnormal heartbeat. In addition to potential side effects, there are also some long-term effects like dementia that could be experienced.

Regardless of the side effects and the legal use of this drug, it still remains debated whether this drug gives Floyd an advantage or not. It’s clear that there would be an advantage on fight day if he couldn’t experience any pain in his brittle hands but is this drug a real advantage during training?

According to BlueCross/Blue Shield – “Performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) are prescription medications, like anabolic steroids and stimulants, as well as sports supplements and growth hormones that some athletes take to improve their energy, stamina and power while training or competing.”

According to The Mayo Clinic – “Performance-enhancing drugs and supplements are used to boost athletic performance, ward off fatigue and enhance physical appearance. They're also taken to increase muscle mass and strength.”


Xylocaine might be legal but it remains highly controversial. Does the legal allowance of this drug override the performance enhancements that this drug provides?


Although, I think this drug is controversial and a PED, the very fact that it's still legal, according to those who I spoke with, makes me wrong for previously thinking it was illegal. I was misinformed, like a lot of people, when we were told that this drug was illegal. I was wrong, and unlike Floyd Mayweather, I'm not afraid to admit when I'm wrong. If I'm going to hold others accountable then I have to hold myself accountable too. However, If anyone has any other evidence that this drug is banned in "49" states, then please contact me so I can verify it and check with the proper authorities.

http://www.examiner.com/x-21442-Sacr...ng-Is-it-a-PED

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[edgarg]

If you numb up your hand, you can't clinch a proper fist. It's like dead weight.

Sit on your hand or arm to cut off the blood flow to your hand. Do it real bad so you can't feel a thing. Past the tingly part, just make it real numb. Then try to do **** with that hand. You can't do anything with it because you can't feel it.

It can't improve your ability because you can't clinch your fist properly, which means muscles aren't engaging. If it improved performance like people are trying to claim, Floyd should be recognized a knock out artist. But he isn't, he is even criticized as featherfisted.

It's like trying to eat with a novacained mouth. It just don't work right.

It's reasonable to assume that it would be a carefully graduated dose, administered by an experienced person, affecting the immediate source of the pain. More than one injection probably should be used to cover the whole area.

If Mayweather is accustomed to using Xylocaine, then they know exactly how much, or how little to use, and where to inject it for the greatest benefit.

[piano man]

to piss off them haters on the forums i guess

oh and probably he doesn't mind using some xylocaine 2 since it's legal in vegas