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Vivalaraza
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Apparently it was Peterson that asked for the random drugs testing for this fight. And then he comes up positive in the A + B samples. Smh.
Lance Pugmire ‏ @latimespugmire
Lamont Peterson needed the testosterone because he had a "substantial testosterone insuffiency," his attorney tells Nevada commission.
Lance Pugmire ‏ @latimespugmire
Letter says Peterson told this to tester VADA, a point that appears to be in dispute. "It may have been an approved exemption," letter says.
the go-to excuse. let's see what happens
Lamont Peterson needed the testosterone because he had a "substantial testosterone insuffiency," his attorney tells Nevada commission.
Lance Pugmire ‏ @latimespugmire
Letter says Peterson told this to tester VADA, a point that appears to be in dispute. "It may have been an approved exemption," letter says.
the go-to excuse. let's see what happens
Vivalaraza
Member
I read somewhere that he claims he took some kind of testosterone pill back in November, which is actually before the first fight. Can that stuff stay in your system that long? Would also put the results of the first fight in doubt, if true obv.
Another random test Peterson took a couple of weeks ago has come back negative.
Golden Boy have said Khan will go with whatever decision the NSAC make.
Another random test Peterson took a couple of weeks ago has come back negative.
Golden Boy have said Khan will go with whatever decision the NSAC make.
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LOL BOXING (again)
I guess this saves us from seeing Peterson get jobbed on the cards to "correct the mistake".
At least it was announced that Hasim Rahman will be fighting for the WBA Heavyweight title in July. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
I guess this saves us from seeing Peterson get jobbed on the cards to "correct the mistake".
At least it was announced that Hasim Rahman will be fighting for the WBA Heavyweight title in July. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
The Omega Man
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Ippo vs Sendou was an awesome fight
Ugguu~
Ugguu~
Vivalaraza
Member
Khan vs Peterson II is officially off.
Khan looking for a new opponent for a June 30th bout.
Peterson probably going to be stripped of his titles too.
Khan looking for a new opponent for a June 30th bout.
Peterson probably going to be stripped of his titles too.
Vivalaraza
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Just edited my post. Most likely the result of the first fight will be voided and Peterson will be stripped, Khan's fight will probably be for the vacant titles now.
Is there any idea about who he'll be facing?
Vivalaraza
Member
Not yet I don't think.
It'd be cool to see him fight Devon Alexander, I don't think he has a fight lined up and he last fought and won convincingly against Maidana in February. Not sure if he'd take the fight at just 3 weeks notice though.
Woody Invincible
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They will end up fighting again on the world stage.
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J Tourettes
Banned
I'd like to see Marquez. Even though Marquez is past his best it wouldn't surprise me if he ko'd Khan.
That's a real can of worms. I'd also debate the Floyd being more confident than ever too as that's the most I've seen him touched up for a while.
Speedymanic
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SunhiLegend
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Just heard about the David Haye, Chisora grudge match to take place on the 14th of July. Can't wait.
Haye 'My Decision was to Render this Idiot Unconscious'. Haha, awesome interview.
Haye 'My Decision was to Render this Idiot Unconscious'. Haha, awesome interview.
When the drumbeat first started, it looked to me like Mayweather didn't want the fight. Now I believe Mayweather wants it, and Pacquiao would do it, but Manny's promoter doesn't want to risk his goose that laid the golden egg.
How does this compare to some of Pac's past fights? I guess the best comparison would be to his own fight with Cotto.
Edit- Found it:
Pac vs. Cotto did 1.25 million buys and $70 million in pay-per-view revenue.
http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/boxing/news/story?id=4674275
polyh3dron
Banned
I'm surprised he didn't apply for a Therapeutic Use Exemption for Testosterone Replacement Therapy. A few MMA fighters have successfully gotten the same exemptions in Nevada before, and Chael Sonnen will be the next MMA fighter to get one for his UFC 148 fight at the MGM Grand.
SunhiLegend
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http://www.boxingnews24.com/2012/01/pacquiao-tops-mayweather-in-ppv-buys-for-last-three-fights/
That article was posted in January of this year. Common sense would be to split 50/50, but Mayweathers ego is too big for that.
And yet he doesn't generate as much money as Floyd, Manny's highest grossing fight would be Mayweather's 3rd highest.
It's Bob Arum that is the issue here more than Floyd or Manny.
DonasaurusRex
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Tell that to Bob Arum
SunhiLegend
Member
I agree, we may not know every detail but he is a big reason probably the main reason for the fight not happening. Its such a shame that the fight may never happen.
"If PBF knows he can beat a clean MP, why does he not fight a juiced PM? He so scared to lose!"
GTFO.
Gareth Bale
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As if the December fight wasn't shady enough already, Khan's explanation for why didn't Peterson test positive immediately after:
Cheaterson indeed.
Cheaterson indeed.
I think the fight will happen, but long after anyone will care just like the Roy Jones / Bernard Hopkins rematch. Both guys will have to lose a fight or two before it goes down, or be approaching their 40s.
What happened to Khan was a joke, and now he can't even get his chance at revenge. I can't help but laugh at how stupid Peterson is to demand the drug test and fail it too.
Ninja Scooter
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The figures you guys are quoting is the reason this fight ain't happening. If Paq and PBF can, separately, get 1.5 million buys and make bank fighting guys that realistically have no chance at beating them, why would they kill the golden goose now? They can keep the "allure" of a potential megafight that won't really happen alive which just gives them more and more attention. People who think this is about one side being "afraid" of the other are just dumb and naive. These guys are both professional fighters, at the top of their games, and possess extreme confidence in their abilities. They've been punching people in the face since they were children. I doubt they have an "fear" of fighting another man.
True, I do think Bradley is a much bigger threat than people think, he might not have a lot of power in his hands but he's not above head butting and he's got an annoying style. Pac's opponent is a lot more dangerous than Cotto was for Mayweather.
Ninja Scooter
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Clearly he's just a mole sent by Mayweather to infiltrate the Pacquiao camp.
polyh3dron
Banned
Agreed. I have Bradley winning this fight, and it's gonna be frustrating and boring as fuck.
pretty much my feelings. right now these two are trying to get as much money out of boxing while they are still big draws.
polyh3dron
Banned
You think we're gonna see a Nevada Screwjob?
polyh3dron
Banned
The officiating in that fight was even more corrupt than the first Agbeko/Mares fight. It disgusts me to think about it even now. "Stop pushing"? Really?
Admittedly he was pushing a lot, but I've never seen a ref penalize someone like that for it, and that guy sitting next to the judge and looking over his card was just despicable. The whole thing was beyond shady and so blatant, it's like the people running boxing think it's the 1940s still where people can't see how obvious the screwjob is.
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Bradley isn't winning a decision. Maybe with 6 or 7 knockdowns he could get a draw.
Bradley's a great fighter with a great record. He represents the biggest threat to Pacman since Miguel Cotto, arguably De La Hoya, which is virtually the whole time he's been the king of the boxing world.
The big question for me is Bradley's training. Desert Storm's last credible opponent was 18 months ago. While that was an impressive win, he got plenty of help from his head.
The big question for me is Bradley's training. Desert Storm's last credible opponent was 18 months ago. While that was an impressive win, he got plenty of help from his head.
TheDrowningMan
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Pacquiao is such a despicable, evil little turd that I hope Bradley wins, but I think it's unlikely. He's a limited fighter and will be badly exposed.
Wat? :| you crazy.
TheDrowningMan
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Battersea Power Station
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Holy shit, I just saw his "response" to Obama.
Why did he ever have to open his stupid religious face about gay marriage? He's not a US politician. What did he have to gain?
What a douche nozzle. I can't root for him anymore, or wear the awesome Nike short I have of his.
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TheDrowningMan
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Yeah, there's respectfully disagreeing and there's wishing death on millions of people BECOZ GAWD SED SO.
I too was a fan, but I just can't support him any more, not after something that extreme. There's such a difference between maybe saying "Well, I happen to believe..." and the lengths to which he went. I would've thought the former disagreeable and ignorant, but wow, he's gone beyond the pale.
I too was a fan, but I just can't support him any more, not after something that extreme. There's such a difference between maybe saying "Well, I happen to believe..." and the lengths to which he went. I would've thought the former disagreeable and ignorant, but wow, he's gone beyond the pale.
Battersea Power Station
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I don't think he actually called for genocide. It seems that a sensationalist article basically concluded that if Manny is for God's laws, and Leviticus says homosexuals will die, then Manny is for the death of all gays.
However, the fact that he's against equal rights for all, after he himself had been marginalized in his youth because of poverty and his class, is enough for me to drop my support.
Not sure how my withdrawal from fandom will play with my Filipino, anti-gay in-laws.
However, the fact that he's against equal rights for all, after he himself had been marginalized in his youth because of poverty and his class, is enough for me to drop my support.
Not sure how my withdrawal from fandom will play with my Filipino, anti-gay in-laws.
walbertsmith
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What's interesting is that, for the most part, the Philippines is actually a very gay-friendly and gay-forward culture.
It's also heavily Catholic... and this reeks of politicism.
It's also heavily Catholic... and this reeks of politicism.
Dominican Power
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Pacman voted against legislation that would provide contraceptives and mandate sex education for Filipinos.
"Manny didn't wish or harm ill-will on anybody. All he said is he is against same-sex marriage."
I'm a Manny fan but to hear say that "gay men should be put to death" was like a curve ball thrown at me. And now reading that, he was misquoted by a reporter has me somewhat at ease but to know that this man is not a supporter of same-sex marriage because its against, "God's Law" is kind of a let down. I will still support the man in his boxing career but his personal life has been kind of a let down to me lately. I know he is trying to do good but he is almost as controversial Mayweather nowadays.
PS, thinking of making a |OT| for the Pac-Bradley fight if no else is down for it.
I'm a Manny fan but to hear say that "gay men should be put to death" was like a curve ball thrown at me. And now reading that, he was misquoted by a reporter has me somewhat at ease but to know that this man is not a supporter of same-sex marriage because its against, "God's Law" is kind of a let down. I will still support the man in his boxing career but his personal life has been kind of a let down to me lately. I know he is trying to do good but he is almost as controversial Mayweather nowadays.
PS, thinking of making a |OT| for the Pac-Bradley fight if no else is down for it.