Comments Thread For: Mayweather's Adviser: "Floyd Does Not Use Xylocaine"

[tacoboxer]

And you know 100% that Xylocaine is only legal in Nevada because.....

u don't understand the statement.
it is not included in the checklist of usada banned substances....
but xylo is a banned substance except in nevada!!

you can probably guess why it's not included in the list.....
figure it out yourself, boy.

I have no reason to accuse you of making a false statement.... "xylo is a banned substance except in Nevada" My question is how you substantiate this claim.

California, New York, New Jersey Athletic commission have nothing in print stating that Xylocaine is a banned substance.... but you insist it is only legal in Nevada.

Please clarify....

[Calilloyd]

Exactly!!! Mayweather was on video saying he uses it, So why come out now and say he never used it? Its not like the drug is a ban drug..

What I got from it is that he doesn't currently use it and has not for a while. But I agree that it's nota banned drug and shouldn't be an issue. It's definitely not a PED.

[Calilloyd]

Ummm...Ellerbe should just say he hasn't been using for last couple fights (if he hasn't), because clearly in this HBO spread it says he used it in past.

Ellerbe said he DOESN'T use it. He didn't say he's never used it. He also said he hasn't had a problem in his last 2 fights. That's pretty self explanatory if you don't have an agenda. It;s not illegal anyway.

[Calilloyd]

Damn, the Mayweather camp is treating Xylocaine as if it was a steroid or something.

You mean the people that made an issue out of it?

[ngr22]

Ellerby is stating that these are just rumors started to take away from Floyd's accomplishments. Wait a minute, isn't that exactly what they did to Pacquiao???

[flexxx145]

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The official answers on Xylocaine: Is it illegal in the USA? Is it banned in Boxing? Is it a PED?
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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.

*******s either can't read or just love to lie. It's not illegal and not a PED.

[Gutz]

*******s either can't read or just love to lie. It's not illegal and not a PED.

Man if you read.. you will see they dont care about Xylocaine, this is a dead issue.. They are clowning Floyd's lover Leonard for lying about it..

Ellebre is pissed cause some people are trying to slander Floyd name by bringing up Pain killers..

And you cant even see the irony in this.. smh

[Carpe Diem]

Damn, 17 pages...

[SluggerFan]

What do we have here! Another fighter being accused of something with no proof whatsoever! If Floyd is not using Xylocaine, then why aren't they testing for it. If he is innocent, he should be tested. So, just like Pacman, he is flat out guilty. No ifs, ands or buts about it. Floyd Xylocaine Mayweather. Fighters hands don't just automatically get better. Now that the shoes on the other foot, how does it feel Floyd? That's what you get for starting baseless rumors... Suck it up *****!

[Phatfarm1980]

Floyd hasn't hand trouble in his 'last couple of fights'. So, im assuming he means the Hatton and Marquez fights.

I swear in Hatton/mayweather 24/7 series, Floyd was saying he had massvie issues with his hands