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by Ricardo Lois
Jan 21, 2010 -
Hello Boxing Zombies,
Last week I reached out to let you know, if you are reading this, your a BOXING ZOMBIE!
So you have had a little over a week to come to the realization that boxing has you within its grips and this week, I have some new information.
With no proof, or solid evidence, aside the inner workings of my mind, I think there is a conspiracy taking place within one of the highest promoters in the land to overthrow small promoters and put a strangle hold on boxing.
Do you find it odd that even after Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have decided not to fight over the timing of an Olympic style drug test a hearty debate is still taking place over the testing that occurs in the sport?
In The Grand Rapid Press today, the United States Anti-Doping Association's Chief Executive Travis Tygart stated that boxing drug tests are a "joke".
Looks like Mr. Tygart wants to pick up some new business at the expense of the sport.
Keep in mind, that REAL Olympic style drug test requires constant blood draws, with biological profiles kept for each competitor, and extensive laboratory work which is not cheap. If you want more in-depth information on the technical side of a strict drug testing program, click here.
All I know is that a move towards an Olympic style drug test could kill local boxing and small time promoters.
For example, Ken Thompson of Thompson Boxing runs successful local shows in Southern California. This Friday night in Ontario, he will host a card with six fights featuring local fighters. As it is, to have these fighters appear, the combatants need to take a yearly MRI, physical, and other tests, and procedures.
In a perfect world the fighter would pay for these examinations, or maybe the managers of the fighters, but if a promoter wants to hold a show, sometimes, they have to pony up these fees to make the event happen.
It can cost a promoter several thousand dollars just to make sure fighters are licenced to box.
Imagine if an comprehensive drug testing policy was put into effect nation wide. Where would the money for this come from? Ultimately, the promoter, if they want to stay in business.
Now again, I am not sure how much it costs for an Olympic style drug test, but I am sure it isn't $12.99 a year and if fighters are going to be forced to comply, it could put small time promoters out of business and quick.
But where does this all come from?
Do we have Floyd Mayweather Senior to thank? He was the one who came out loud and hard about Pacquiao possibly being on PEDS.
How about Floyd Mayweather Junior? Money walked away, along with Pacquiao, from a a sizable payday over the demand that Pacquiao be tested.
I doubt either man would want to destroy regional boxing and put small time promoters out of business.
So in my current conspiracy state of mind, I point the finger at Mr. Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions - again, with no proof, or evidence, aside from speculation.
Golden Boy is a promotional juggernaut, with connections to HBO broadcast dates, strong corporate sponsorship, and seemingly an agenda to sign-up every available boxer in site.
I am sure Golden Boy has the financial ability to fund drug testing for their fighters and eliminating local promoters brings them one step closer to controlling boxing.
Remember, this is the same firm which indirectly purchased The Ring magazine, and has partnership deals with arena moguls AEG, and USA Boxing - wouldn't the control of regional boxing in America be a logical next step?
Of course, it would be bad public relations for Mr. Schaefer to deliver a fiery speech in which he stated his desire to destroy all local competition - these promoters are the moms and pops of boxing, men and women that put on local shows for local audiences.
Golden Boy gobbling them up is the equivalent of Home Depot putting the local hardware store out of business, but again, it makes sense.
And remember, Schaefer is a corporate capitalist at heart, being a former big time banker and all. The goal of Capitalism, to control your market share.
So maybe I have had to much time to think and ponder with the rain battering down Los Angeles, but I think Mr. Schaefer pushed the drug testing clause, based on Team Mayweather's beliefs and public statements, only to further his secret agenda that will kill local boxing and put Golden Boy Promotions in a position to control another element of boxing.
Jan 21, 2010 -
Hello Boxing Zombies,
Last week I reached out to let you know, if you are reading this, your a BOXING ZOMBIE!
So you have had a little over a week to come to the realization that boxing has you within its grips and this week, I have some new information.
With no proof, or solid evidence, aside the inner workings of my mind, I think there is a conspiracy taking place within one of the highest promoters in the land to overthrow small promoters and put a strangle hold on boxing.
Do you find it odd that even after Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have decided not to fight over the timing of an Olympic style drug test a hearty debate is still taking place over the testing that occurs in the sport?
In The Grand Rapid Press today, the United States Anti-Doping Association's Chief Executive Travis Tygart stated that boxing drug tests are a "joke".
Looks like Mr. Tygart wants to pick up some new business at the expense of the sport.
Keep in mind, that REAL Olympic style drug test requires constant blood draws, with biological profiles kept for each competitor, and extensive laboratory work which is not cheap. If you want more in-depth information on the technical side of a strict drug testing program, click here.
All I know is that a move towards an Olympic style drug test could kill local boxing and small time promoters.
For example, Ken Thompson of Thompson Boxing runs successful local shows in Southern California. This Friday night in Ontario, he will host a card with six fights featuring local fighters. As it is, to have these fighters appear, the combatants need to take a yearly MRI, physical, and other tests, and procedures.
In a perfect world the fighter would pay for these examinations, or maybe the managers of the fighters, but if a promoter wants to hold a show, sometimes, they have to pony up these fees to make the event happen.
It can cost a promoter several thousand dollars just to make sure fighters are licenced to box.
Imagine if an comprehensive drug testing policy was put into effect nation wide. Where would the money for this come from? Ultimately, the promoter, if they want to stay in business.
Now again, I am not sure how much it costs for an Olympic style drug test, but I am sure it isn't $12.99 a year and if fighters are going to be forced to comply, it could put small time promoters out of business and quick.
But where does this all come from?
Do we have Floyd Mayweather Senior to thank? He was the one who came out loud and hard about Pacquiao possibly being on PEDS.
How about Floyd Mayweather Junior? Money walked away, along with Pacquiao, from a a sizable payday over the demand that Pacquiao be tested.
I doubt either man would want to destroy regional boxing and put small time promoters out of business.
So in my current conspiracy state of mind, I point the finger at Mr. Richard Schaefer of Golden Boy Promotions - again, with no proof, or evidence, aside from speculation.
Golden Boy is a promotional juggernaut, with connections to HBO broadcast dates, strong corporate sponsorship, and seemingly an agenda to sign-up every available boxer in site.
I am sure Golden Boy has the financial ability to fund drug testing for their fighters and eliminating local promoters brings them one step closer to controlling boxing.
Remember, this is the same firm which indirectly purchased The Ring magazine, and has partnership deals with arena moguls AEG, and USA Boxing - wouldn't the control of regional boxing in America be a logical next step?
Of course, it would be bad public relations for Mr. Schaefer to deliver a fiery speech in which he stated his desire to destroy all local competition - these promoters are the moms and pops of boxing, men and women that put on local shows for local audiences.
Golden Boy gobbling them up is the equivalent of Home Depot putting the local hardware store out of business, but again, it makes sense.
And remember, Schaefer is a corporate capitalist at heart, being a former big time banker and all. The goal of Capitalism, to control your market share.
So maybe I have had to much time to think and ponder with the rain battering down Los Angeles, but I think Mr. Schaefer pushed the drug testing clause, based on Team Mayweather's beliefs and public statements, only to further his secret agenda that will kill local boxing and put Golden Boy Promotions in a position to control another element of boxing.
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