Manny and Rios to do random testing in China

[IamInuit]

By Rick Reeno

Michael Koncz, adviser to eight division world champion Manny Pacquiao, has exclusively confirmed to BoxingScene.com that USADA [US Anti-Doping Agency] will regulate a random drug testing protocol for the upcoming fight with Brandon Rios, scheduled to take place on November 24th [November 23rd in the United States] at the Venetian in Macau, China. Pacquiao (54-5-2, 38KOs) vs. Rios (31-1-1, 23KOs) will be carried by HBO Pay-Per-View.

Koncz indicates that his team requested the testing protocol.

"Yes, I can confirm that we requested the USADA testing. We've never had anything to hide nor do we have anything to hide now," Koncz stated exclusively to BoxingScene.com.

Pacquiao is coming off a devastating sixth round knockout loss to Juan Manuel Marquez last December. Marquez was trained by controversial strength and conditioning coach Angel "Memo" Heredia.

Because Marquez, at 39-years-old, appeared to be in the best shape of his life with a newfound muscular body, and because of the sheer brutal nature of his victory - rumors quickly spread that Marquez was potentially using performance enhancing drugs.

In fact, the rumors began to surface before the fourth Pacquiao fight even took place. Marquez was often questioned on the subject and he was very firm that his muscular was the direct result of Heredia's tough training regimen.

Rios, trained by Robert Garcia, is now working with Heredia.

Koncz indicates that Heredia's working relationship with Rios is not the reason for the involvement of USADA in this fight.

"We just want to give the fans a clean fight and avoid any type of speculation or accusations once this fight is done," Koncz said.

Random drug testing was often the sticking point in finalizing a potential mega-fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. The two sides were eventually able to agree on a testing protocol, but unfortunately the monetary split between the two fighters became an even bigger issue in making a deal.

Pacquiao vs. Rios To Have USADA Drug Testing

Is there some palatable irony here or am I just a little confused?

[Vendettos]

If they had that attitude a few years back we may of had Mayweather vs Pacquiao.

[imp]

Michael kuntz.

What an asshole.

So many hanger ons taking mannys money..does he need this guy?

[jon09]

Yeah I heard Rios gotta hold of some that A-side Meth.

[DavilaJones]

I thought it was VADA that was contracted to do this.

[walrus]

I heard talk of JMM doping almost as soon as the fight ended. I didn't know if it was pissed off Manny fans
or if there may be some truth to it. I am not very familiar with JMM and I wanted to see if anyone here knows if JMM has a past record of suspicion or were these allegations brought up only after his defeat of Manny.

[beenKOed]

I heard talk of JMM doping almost as soon as the fight ended. I didn't know if it was pissed off Manny fans
or if there may be some truth to it. I am not very familiar with JMM and I wanted to see if anyone here knows if JMM has a past record of suspicion or were these allegations brought up only after his defeat of Manny.

Everyone is suspect in this era. It's a shame but that's the way it is .

[Kirkland Laing]

Definitely ironic if it was USADA doing the testing but apparently it's VADA. Top Rank and GBP now have their own pet testing agencies too.

[Addicted to_boxing]

I heard talk of JMM doping almost as soon as the fight ended. I didn't know if it was pissed off Manny fans
or if there may be some truth to it. I am not very familiar with JMM and I wanted to see if anyone here knows if JMM has a past record of suspicion or were these allegations brought up only after his defeat of Manny.

Pissed off suicidal Pac fans world had just collapsed

[Spicoli]

I can respect that but tired of hearing it. Manny and his camp should worry more about his chin and mental make up being tested off a vicious ko and less about proving a point that I don't see a mass crowd accusing him of today Rios just needs to be tested for High fructose corn syrup overdose.

[Addicted to_boxing]

Michael kuntz.

What an asshole.

So many hanger ons taking mannys money..does he need this guy?

Yup Michael Cunts .....

[Addicted to_boxing]

I heard talk of JMM doping almost as soon as the fight ended. I didn't know if it was pissed off Manny fans
or if there may be some truth to it. I am not very familiar with JMM and I wanted to see if anyone here knows if JMM has a past record of suspicion or were these allegations brought up only after his defeat of Manny.

What a joke, now the Troll agrees to take the test ! I guess he is in denial like his rabid sore loser fans and believes Heredia Ko'd him the F.O. Would love to see a ripped Rios put him to sleep like JMM and test negative while Pac tests positive . PAC will then be Mexicutioned ........

[gest12645]

in about a 50 years, they will be looking at boxing as if we where in medieval times. Every boxing championship fight should have olympic style testing, and other fights should be monitored closely

[Beanz]

It will be nice to see Rios finally get KTFO.

[IamInuit]

in about a 50 years, they will be looking at boxing as if we where in medieval times. Every boxing championship fight should have olympic style testing, and other fights should be monitored closely

Or what we consider cheating today may become the new normal. Even random testing has a pretty dismal track record. Testing just cant get ahead of the curve. The amount of chemists looking for the edge far outnumbers those looking for cheats.