Comments Thread For: Kovalev vs. Pascal: No Drug Testing Agreement

[Zaryu]

It's a matter of preference. It's like choosing boxing gloves.

VADA he feels is an issue because of it's strong ties with Victor Conte, who is a former infamous PED peddler. If Pascal would rather not use them, and use another equivalent, then it's all good. None of these anti-doping agencies run tests internally. So it really makes no difference. The only thing we need to know is that the agency uses a WADA-accredited lab.

One thing I do agree with is that, it should have been handled in contract before the fight was signed. Pascal really dropped the ball not doing that beforehand. So ultimately, the blame lies with him.

I can understand having a preference, especially when you already have a good working relationship with the company but; did Pascal really expect to dictate all the details of the drug testing? Not when he's the one challenging for the title. I feel like this could have been negotiated better and we could have had this fight with good testing procedures.

The way it all played out makes me think Jean was a little bit more interested in bringing this to the media for promotion, putting pressure on Kovalev/make him look bad, rather than really have an even playing field.