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Pacquiao and Mayweather must submit to urine tests

Posted by Cindy

Dec. 29, 2009 2:01 p.m. • 19 comments

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Miguel Cotto.

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The head of the Nevada boxing commission ordered Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. to submit to urine tests Monday as a way of trying to break the impasse that has threatened to derail their proposed March 13 megafight.

Pacquiao and Mayweather must submit to the tests within 48 hours or face possible fines or suspension by the Nevada Athletic commission.

“That at least starts the ball rolling,” said Keith Kizer, the commission’s executive director.

Indeed, the two sides signaled late in the day that there could be room for a compromise after Mayweather’s representatives said there was footage on HBO’s “24/7” program that showed Pacquiao having blood taken 14 days before his knockout win over Ricky Hatton. More.

With five guys around the house I’ve watched more sporting events than most women I know, but the one sport I draw the line at is boxing. I. Hate. Boxing.

Any boxing fans out there care to explain the facination?

19 comments on this post so far. Add yours!

Cabbage Boy on December 29 at 2:14 p.m.
In a house with 5 boys, I have seen plenty of boxing matches, wrestling and overall fighting. I like watching something I don’t have to referee.
poolman on December 29 at 2:29 p.m.
I’m a big fan of the sweet science. This fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather (if it happens) would likely be the top grossing pay per view event in history. Jim Lampley, Larry Merchant, Lenox Lewis, Michael Buffer. Letttttttttts get ready to Rummmmmmmmmble. A good pay per view boxing match is one of the few things I will “blow” $70 or $80 on. The MMA stuff makes me ill however.
hmoffsuite on December 29 at 2:49 p.m.
There is more to boxing than just two guys hitting each other. It is somewhat of an ‘art’ form to those of us that appreciate that aspect of it.
MamaJD on December 29 at 3:42 p.m.
I love boxing. It is one of my favorite sports. There’s nothing better than ringside live. To me, boxing is the loneliest sport there is. The boxer has only himself to rely on and more often than not, the body will give out along the way forcing the boxer to dig down deep to the core to find the strength to keep his gloves up. It seems there are more hard luck, wrong side of the track stories found in boxing. For many fighters, boxing was a way out of a hard environment. There is definitely more than just hitting going on. There is an entire drama that unfolds in a ring. HMOsuite is absolutely right, it is an art form. I have a hard time thinking of another sport that forces an athlete to do things that a boxer does in a hard fought battle to win.
Cabbage Boy on December 29 at 3:50 p.m.
MamaJD, you should watch kids wrestling. I have never seen a sport that requires more twisting, body wrenching, agonizingly long struggles to escape and exuberance at a well done move than Wrestling.

And that is just the moms.
Kage_Mann on December 29 at 3:51 p.m.
“I have a hard time thinking of another sport that forces an athlete to do things that a boxer does in a hard fought battle to win”.

The sport of MMA. It makes boxing look boring. There are no more Haglers or Sugar Rays out there anymore to make boxing more interesting.
Cindy_H on December 29 at 4:03 p.m.
Still not getting the art thing.
Isn’t the goal to knock somebody unconscious?
spokelooneh on December 29 at 4:10 p.m.
“Cabbage Boy on December 29 at 3:50 p.m.

MamaJD, you should watch kids wrestling. I have never seen a sport that requires more twisting, body wrenching, agonizingly long struggles to escape and exuberance at a well done move than Wrestling.

And that is just the moms.”

LMAO!
MamaJD on December 29 at 4:42 p.m.
Kage — there’s an old school boxing coach down at the CdA Casino that has an interesting back story about Sugar Ray and other well known boxers. If you get a chance, you should chat with him sometime.

I’m not into the MMA stuff or the ultimate fighting stuff. As you can see, I get into the things that happen in and out of the ring besides the hitting. Cindy — you should see a live match with some true boxing fans to get a viewpoint on why boxing is a great sport. Beyond the knocking out.
Cindy_H on December 29 at 4:45 p.m.
Okay, MamaJD. I’m in.
Seriously, it make a great column. Let me know when we’re going, only I can’t fly to Vegas or anything. Gotta stay local.
MamaJD on December 29 at 5:12 p.m.
I’ll give it some thought. I’ll look at some dates and see if I can’t put you in touch with some folks. ;)
Cindy_H on December 29 at 5:16 p.m.
Okay. Long as you understand I just want to WATCH boxing, not participate.
Kage_Mann on December 29 at 5:21 p.m.
MamaJD, has the CDA casino ever hosted MMA fighting? I’d like to see a live match.
keithincda on December 29 at 5:49 p.m.
MamaJD>>”I’ll give it some thought. I’ll look at some dates and see if I can’t put you in touch with some folks. ;)”

just have your people call her people, that’s how it is in the biz…..;)
Cindy_H on December 29 at 7:04 p.m.
Kage: Don’t know about CDA casino, but my hubby and his friends attend MMA fights at Northern Quest.
MamaJD on December 30 at 8:44 a.m.
Cindy - whaddya mean you don’t want to participate? If you aren’t going to box, the least you could do is be the Ring Girl between the rounds. :)
Cindy_H on December 30 at 8:57 a.m.
Is that the person that rings the bell? I could get jiggy with that.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0PamtXZO70&feature=related
Kage_Mann on December 30 at 9:15 a.m.
I checked ticket prices at Northern Quest casino for MMA fights.
Ringside is: $75, Floor is: $60, Beer Garden is: $50. My gawd
I thought were livin’ in a recession; no wonder the UFC and others are making record profits. I’ve never paid more than $35 for any ticket to rock concerts etc.Shania Twain wanted $45 for a regular seat at the Spokane Coliseum and I wouldn’t do it. So, I guess I’ll have to settle for the Spike channel.
Cindy_H on December 30 at 9:20 a.m.
You know, Kage, I never inquired as to the price of those tickets.
Hmm… looks like I should be planning a spa day for myself.

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