Should Manny Pac go ahead with the blood test?

[AdamGB]

With all due respect Usain Bolt isn't in the ring fighting againts the #1 or #2 P4P fighter in the world...

and Floyd and Manny aren't shattering word records of human physical achievement, competing at a high level days on days and raking in gold medals at the peak of physical competition.

What's your point?

If the tests were to have any long term effects then they would likely show over a peroid of days rather than just one evening of competition... Bolt did OK.

Your body is constantly getting rid of old blood cells and creating new ones from your bone marrow... for an elite athlete in peak physical condition I don't really think that a few SPOONFULS spread over a long period will make all that much difference.

[Gandalf]

The poll is turning out pretty much like I expected. There are a few apologists saying no, but I haven't really heard a credible argument explaining to me why the blood test should not go ahead. It's frustrating more than anything else. This was a time when I had finally warmed to Manny and was even hoping he would beat Floyd and now he decides to pull this card? By not going ahead with the test, Manny loses a lot of respect as I'm sure it's not only me that is feeling this way.

Both fighters have agreed to everything else. Floyd has agreed to pay a never seen before penalty of 10 million dollars a pound in excess weight. Now why won't Manny put up with Floyds one and significantly less expensive request in return?

The boxing world needs to hear from Pacquiao himself and the record needs to be set straight.

[johnmaff36]

I dont see what the fuss is about with Pac! If his people are claiming that he will be drained, i just dont buy it. He'll have 4 weeks to recover IF it does drain him, which i very much doubt it will to the extent of putting a fight of this magnitude in jeopardy. If PBF is trying mind games then maybe Pac is calling his bluff and we'll see who moves first. But if everything is on the level with no hidden agenda then i see no reason for Pac not to do it. Its no big deal, in fact i cant recall a fighter ever refusing this although the circumstances maybe a little different from the norm (plz feel free to correct me as im not 100% on this)

By the way, to everyone on the forum, have a happy xmas/holiday/ hamicay or whatever you choose to celebrate, and a peaceful new year

[brucelee]

Manny is willing to take the blood test before and after the fight.FACT. I've heard him say it in public/national television.


End of story for Mayweather.

I just hope that Team Pacquiao will back out from this fight to shut Mayweather's big mouth.


I say to Pac:

Take the random drug tests as suggested by Gayweather ( I know Pac will do it) and fight at light middle for another belt. Do the fight after the May elections if Gayweather doesn't sign the contract before the second week of January.

Pac, you don't need Gayweather. Cancel this fight if you must and never bother about Gayweather.Your place in boxing history is already secured.

It's clear that gayweather is dilly-dallying to avoid a fight with you.

Gayweather avoided a fight with Cotto and Margarito coz he knew they were big punchers. He must have been pissing his pants every night knowing that he can't back out from you after you demolished Cotto. His only way to avoid this fight if to make a controversy and divert the blame on you.

I say, FORGET about the GAyweather fight especially now that you will be busy in the coming elections.

[Master]

Yes he should as he is making an issue out of something that should not be an issue.

[Conrad]

Make no mistake Pac has to take the test now, I don't see any other option. If he doesn't agree to the test, regardless of whether it's fair or not, there will always be question marks over his greatest victories.