Pacquiao and Mayweather must submit to urine tests
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?
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