Pacquiao-Mayweather fight is off, says Arum :( - GoFuckYourself.com

GeckoDude · 12-23-2009, 11:33 PM

LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, says the Filipino hero's planned welterweight mega-fight against unbeaten US star Floyd Mayweather is off because the sides cannot agree on drug testing.

Arum told the Grand Rapids Press, Mayweather's hometown newspaper, that he thought the American never really wanted to fight "Pac-Man", who took his pound-for-pound throne during a retirement that Mayweather ended in September.

"We’re going in a different direction," Arum told the newspaper. "What I believe is that Floyd never really wanted the fight and this is just harassment of Pacquiao.

"Floyd, to me, is a coward and he has always been a coward. Not a physical coward, but a coward because he’s afraid to face somebody who could beat him. And believe me, Manny Pacquiao could beat him.

"So he will go his way, we will go our way and that will be fine."

The last stumbling block after all other negotiations had been completed was on Mayweather's request for World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) doping test procedures rather than those commonly used at fights in Las Vegas.

"I have already agreed to the testing and it is a shame that he is not willing to do the same," Mayweather said. "It leaves me with great doubt as to the level of fairness I would be facing in the ring that night."

At issue is blood testing. Mayweather wants testing close to the fight as well as after, which became a deal-breaker for Pacquiao that has wiped out what could have been the biggest moneymaker of a fight in boxing history.

"We appeased Mayweather by agreeing to a urine analysis at any time and blood testing before the press conference and after the fight," Arum told the Press.

"Mayweather pressed for blood testing even up to the weigh-in. He knew that Manny gets freaked out when his blood gets taken and feels that it weakens him. This is just harassment and to me just signaled that he didn’t want the fight."

In a statement Wednesday, Arum said Pacquiao agreed to random urine tests at any time and blood tests at a pre-fight news conference in two weeks in New York, another 30 days before the fight and one after the planned March 13 bout.

"It’s not about being tested," Arum said. "It’s about who does the testing and the scheduling of the procedures. Manny will submit to as many random urine tests as requested."

What Pacquiao does not want to open himself up for are possible numerous random blood tests in the days before the fight, Arum said, indicating the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will not administer tests outside its own rules.

"USADA, under its guidelines, would have the right to administer random blood tests as many times as they want up to weigh-in day and that's ludicrous," Arum said.

Arum said any of the independent agencies that test US team sport leagues, which are not governed by WADA rules, could easily handle the tests as Pacquiao wishes and allow the fight to be staged.

"If Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions are sincere in creating 'a level playing field' as they stated in their release, our recommendations should put their minds at ease," Arum said.

"If not, one has to wonder if their motives are more about leveling the fight."

Arum had sympathy for boxing fans who have been looking forward to seeing two of the sport's finest fighters meet in a fight expected to bring more than $100 million in revenue.

"Sure they will be disappointed, but they’ve got to understand what’s up," Arum told the Press. "We're not going to keep appeasing this guy for no damn reason, especially over something that would affect, psychologically, my fighter.

"We’re not going to be pushed around by this guy."

Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe made the demand for WADA-style testing on December 12.

"Manny Pacquiao doesn’t know anything about drugs," Arum said. "This is just typical nastiness by wise guys like Ellerbe and Mayweather."

Arum said telecaster HBO tried in vain Tuesday to find agreement on the testing but to no avail.

"Forty years of fights in Las Vegas and nothing like this has ever come up," Arum said. "If you want more stringent testing, sure, as long as it doesn’t inconvenience and psychologically affect Pacquiao, who cares?

"It’s the blood testing close to the fight, while he’s in training, that’s unnecessary. And everybody who knows anything about drug testing will tell you it’s unnecessary."

Possible next foes for Pacquiao, Arum said, include Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez, American Paulie Malignaggi or unbeaten Israeli Yuri Foreman, the World Boxing Association super welterweight champion.

JamesK · 12-23-2009, 11:37 PM

damn, was looking forward to that fight. what a bitch move

Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life · 12-24-2009, 12:12 AM

Just get the fucking shot for fuck sakes. How psychologically beaten down are you gonna get over a god damn shot? They're both bitches.

Mayweather for continuing to drag out this bullshit to delay things, and Pacquiao for not just saying "fine" to doing the random bloodtests and beating his ass...

I hate seeing these big hyped events fall apart over stupid shit like this.

12-23-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
GeckoDude Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 265	Pacquiao-Mayweather fight is off, says Arum :( LAS VEGAS – Manny Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum, says the Filipino hero's planned welterweight mega-fight against unbeaten US star Floyd Mayweather is off because the sides cannot agree on drug testing. Arum told the Grand Rapids Press, Mayweather's hometown newspaper, that he thought the American never really wanted to fight "Pac-Man", who took his pound-for-pound throne during a retirement that Mayweather ended in September. "We’re going in a different direction," Arum told the newspaper. "What I believe is that Floyd never really wanted the fight and this is just harassment of Pacquiao. "Floyd, to me, is a coward and he has always been a coward. Not a physical coward, but a coward because he’s afraid to face somebody who could beat him. And believe me, Manny Pacquiao could beat him. "So he will go his way, we will go our way and that will be fine." The last stumbling block after all other negotiations had been completed was on Mayweather's request for World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) doping test procedures rather than those commonly used at fights in Las Vegas. "I have already agreed to the testing and it is a shame that he is not willing to do the same," Mayweather said. "It leaves me with great doubt as to the level of fairness I would be facing in the ring that night." At issue is blood testing. Mayweather wants testing close to the fight as well as after, which became a deal-breaker for Pacquiao that has wiped out what could have been the biggest moneymaker of a fight in boxing history. "We appeased Mayweather by agreeing to a urine analysis at any time and blood testing before the press conference and after the fight," Arum told the Press. "Mayweather pressed for blood testing even up to the weigh-in. He knew that Manny gets freaked out when his blood gets taken and feels that it weakens him. This is just harassment and to me just signaled that he didn’t want the fight." In a statement Wednesday, Arum said Pacquiao agreed to random urine tests at any time and blood tests at a pre-fight news conference in two weeks in New York, another 30 days before the fight and one after the planned March 13 bout. "It’s not about being tested," Arum said. "It’s about who does the testing and the scheduling of the procedures. Manny will submit to as many random urine tests as requested." What Pacquiao does not want to open himself up for are possible numerous random blood tests in the days before the fight, Arum said, indicating the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) will not administer tests outside its own rules. "USADA, under its guidelines, would have the right to administer random blood tests as many times as they want up to weigh-in day and that's ludicrous," Arum said. Arum said any of the independent agencies that test US team sport leagues, which are not governed by WADA rules, could easily handle the tests as Pacquiao wishes and allow the fight to be staged. "If Mayweather Promotions and Golden Boy Promotions are sincere in creating 'a level playing field' as they stated in their release, our recommendations should put their minds at ease," Arum said. "If not, one has to wonder if their motives are more about leveling the fight." Arum had sympathy for boxing fans who have been looking forward to seeing two of the sport's finest fighters meet in a fight expected to bring more than $100 million in revenue. "Sure they will be disappointed, but they’ve got to understand what’s up," Arum told the Press. "We're not going to keep appeasing this guy for no damn reason, especially over something that would affect, psychologically, my fighter. "We’re not going to be pushed around by this guy." Mayweather Promotions chief executive Leonard Ellerbe made the demand for WADA-style testing on December 12. "Manny Pacquiao doesn’t know anything about drugs," Arum said. "This is just typical nastiness by wise guys like Ellerbe and Mayweather." Arum said telecaster HBO tried in vain Tuesday to find agreement on the testing but to no avail. "Forty years of fights in Las Vegas and nothing like this has ever come up," Arum said. "If you want more stringent testing, sure, as long as it doesn’t inconvenience and psychologically affect Pacquiao, who cares? "It’s the blood testing close to the fight, while he’s in training, that’s unnecessary. And everybody who knows anything about drug testing will tell you it’s unnecessary." Possible next foes for Pacquiao, Arum said, include Mexico's Juan Manuel Marquez, American Paulie Malignaggi or unbeaten Israeli Yuri Foreman, the World Boxing Association super welterweight champion. __________________ Flash/Video Banners! NOW only $20 each! \| Want WP Tube Site done? Click Here! Email:gecko @ whitegeckodesigns . com / whitegeckodesigns @ gmail.com (sometimes my email sucks, please check your spam folder also) ICQ-584490093

12-23-2009, 11:37 PM	#2
JamesK hi Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 16,731	damn, was looking forward to that fight. what a bitch move __________________ M3Server - NATS Hosting

12-24-2009, 12:12 AM	#3
Angry Jew Cat - Banned for Life (felis madjewicus) Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In Mom & Dad's Basement Posts: 20,368	Just get the fucking shot for fuck sakes. How psychologically beaten down are you gonna get over a god damn shot? They're both bitches. Mayweather for continuing to drag out this bullshit to delay things, and Pacquiao for not just saying "fine" to doing the random bloodtests and beating his ass... I hate seeing these big hyped events fall apart over stupid shit like this.