Comments Thread For: Hauser Hits Back at USADA Over Mayweather/IV Scandal

[BrometheusBob.]

They rebutted them all except for the last questions he was trying to get answered but those are not damaging they are questions

But actually, no they didn't. They did not deny learning about the IV on the day it was being administered, they did not deny that WADA prohibits IV infusions, they did not deny that they can be used to mask substance abuse, they did not deny that the TUE was granted retroactively after the fight, they did not deny that they did not contact NSAC or Pac's team until after the fight. Literally 0 points from 1-7 have been responded to. Did you even read USADA's response?

It's not that they didn't rebut it, it's that they don't have to. One of those things where they can say, "yeah, and?" Su****ion isn't guilt -- the guy in your avi knows that. So they can live with some procedural error and move on. But man, there is no question that they are covering up.

True, no one could claim with any certainty that the IV was serving a purpose other than rehydrating but everything about how it was handled stinks something bad and adds to already lingering doubts about USADA.

EDIT: But that being said, one would expect USADA to put the burden of proof on Mayweather's team. I wonder if they will respond with why Mayweather was granted the TUE, and why they were ok with handling the process so slowly. Normally, even just being in possession of or improperly using a banned substance in such a way that no actual competitive advantage is gained would be grounds for an immediate response as per USADA's own rules.

[IMDAZED]

True, no one could claim with any certainty that the IV was serving a purpose other than rehydrating but everything about how it was handled stinks something bad and adds to already lingering doubts about USADA.

It's one of those things. I have to think he's using something. But that's just me. Most of the top fighters are IMO. But if you're USADA, you'll live with "we made a boo-boo on procedure" and walk away knowing that Vitamin C and saline isn't enough to convict you. And that's just how it goes.

[Fetta]

But actually, no they didn't. They did not deny learning about the IV on the day it was being administered, they did not deny that WADA prohibits IV infusions, they did not deny that they can be used to mask substance abuse, they did not deny that the TUE was granted retroactively after the fight, they did not deny that they did not contact NSAC or Pac's team until after the fight. Literally 0 points from 1-7 have been responded to. Did you even read USADA's response?

I admit i was wrong on this one.

I was going by the 2nd paragraph of the response but you are right

It does only say all will be answered in time

[jas]

He was dehydrated doe

[PETUFF]

No wonder he is faster than Pacman !!busted floyd!!

[jri9d0]

You know the sad part of all of this? Is that once this gets swept under the rug this would only confirm how corrupt boxing and these agencies really are and that the bottom line will always prevail despite how shady it looks.

[Str8RightHand]

Umm Yea....

"Mr. Mayweather's use of the IV was not prohibited under the NSAC rules at that time and would not be a violation of the NSAC rules today. Nonetheless, because Mr. Mayweather was voluntarily taking part in a USADA program, and therefore subject to the rules of the WADA Code, he took the additional step of applying for a TUE after the IV infusion was administered in order remain in compliance with the USADA program. Although Mr. Mayweather's application was not approved until after his fight with Mr. Pacquiao and all tests results were reported, Mr. Mayweather did disclose the infusion to USADA in advance of the IV being administered to him. Furthermore, once the TUE was granted, the NSAC and Mr. Pacquiao were immediately notified even though the practice is not prohibited under NSAC rules."

Thanks for all the sirens and alarms though!

[Luiz]

It's unfair that just Floyd is allowed to roid. #FreePEDs4All

[LA fight fan]

A Desperate Attempt by a Failed Writer

Hauser - Desperate - is the only word that comes to mind. Hopefully Mayweather will use his millions to sue you for the slander.

You are a failed writer and are trying to cash in by publishing inaccuracies to get some kind of recognition - by who? even takes boxing journalism seriously by the way????

I hope the amount of restitution you have to pay is so unbearable it leaves you penniless and alone scrabbling for survival. Boxing journalists are really just people with iphones who fancy themselves writers. That goes for analysts as well. Just hit record and let the athletes talk - stop publishing your own mindless drivel.

[bigjavi973]

Would like to see USADA's responses to those questions.