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I said implement it in title fights because that is the logical starting place, it would be great if it was required sport wide, but who it in charge of that responsibility? There is not a unified international commission. Titles are governed by specific bodies (IBF, WBO, WBA and WBC) whereas a majority of fights do not fall under the sanctioning body umbrella.
I agree with all of that... Good stuff, but isn't there still a standard on drug testing throughout professional boxing.. Shouldn't it be the same no matter what... And if it needs to be severely increased, shouldn't it be across the board...

@Miles, i will agree with your reply...

@ElTerrible - Weight is not the issue of this argument/discussion.. I don't feel like having a side bar... I do understand your distaste for catchweights, but if both parties agree then it is a moot point...
It should be the same across the board, but that is not realistic. Why not set the standard with the biggest fight of the century and work from the top down?

Currently drug testing is demanded by state athletic boards and is NOT the same for everyone. At the lowest financial levels drug testing is not done at all.

To be a professional boxer I don't think that it is too much to ask that every fighter has

1. A clean bill of health from a doctor stating they are ok to fight.

2. Random drug screens to ensure noone is doping, roiding, using HGH or whatever.

The only way to ensure this though is through an international commission which as of now doesn't exist.