Andre Ward has refused to participate in the VADA testing

[Spicoli]

If its the most full proof and thorough system it should simply be mandatory regardless of class or economic status. Frankly it not Wards responsibility to set an example and be a role model. Boxing needs to clean its own house at the foundation before it counts on the renters to do it for them. Just cause he's well payed doesn't make him any more suspect than a highly touted kid just starting out on FoxDeportes with investors.

On a side note Rodriquez can shate dynamite and have horse shoes in his gloves, he's still not beating Ward.

[Rantcatrat]

If its the most full proof and thorough system it should simply be mandatory regardless of class or economic status. Frankly it not Wards responsibility to set an example and be a role model. Boxing needs to clean its own house at the foundation before it counts on the renters to do it for them. Just cause he's well payed doesn't make him any more suspect than a highly touted kid just starting out on FoxDeportes with investors.

On a side note Rodriquez can shate dynamite and have horse shoes in his gloves, he's still not beating Ward.

It does make him more suspect because, unlike the kid on Fox Deportes, he has the financial means to do the tests, whereas the kid on Fox Deportes doesn't. More importantly, he was asked to take the test, and refused. If the kid on Fox Deportes refused, I'd be suspicious too. I'm more suspicious with Ward because he can afford to it.

It's not Ward's responsibility to do it, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't. It just means he doesn't have to. The distinction is significant.

[Spicoli]

If its the most full proof and thorough system it should simply be mandatory regardless of class or economic status. Frankly it not Wards responsibility to set an example and be a role model. Boxing needs to clean its own house at the foundation before it counts on the renters to do it for them. Just cause he's well payed doesn't make him any more suspect than a highly touted kid just starting out on FoxDeportes with investors.

On a side note Rodriquez can shate dynamite and have horse shoes in his gloves, he's still not beating Ward.

It does make him more suspect because, unlike the kid on Fox Deportes, he has the financial means to do the tests, whereas the kid on Fox Deportes doesn't. More importantly, he was asked to take the test, and refused. If the kid on Fox Deportes refused, I'd be suspicious too. I'm more suspicious with Ward because he can afford to it.

It's not Ward's responsibility to do it, but that doesn't mean he shouldn't. It just means he doesn't have to. The distinction is significant.

I get the gist of that, totally, I just don't think he's obligated to do anything simply because he seemingly is able to spend the money. I think it's more about the powers that be trying to put on a show and act like they are doing everything conceivable to clean it up. Basically everyone is a suspect now but I think holding a man in judgement on what he should do rather than meeting the set requirement put forth for everyone else is something out of a fantasy novel.