give blood samples after the initial press conference. Blood testing
is what differentiates the Olympic style testing from the standard
urine testing that the Nevada Athletic Commission conducts and which
Pacquiao has never failed. Mayweather Sr has implied that Pacquiao's
exceptional power and ability to maintain his speed through various
weight classes is due to performance enhancing drugs. Pacquiao's
nutritionist claims that Manny uses legal supplements and trainer
Freddy Roach has said in the past that they have no issue with the
tests. There have been steroid issues in boxings past. Shane Mosley
tested positive after beating Oscar de la Hoya the second time.
Mosley claimed he had unknowingly taken illegal substances. Fernando
Vargas tested positive following his loss to Oscar. While drugs do
not therefore guarantee victory, it would definitely tarnish PacMan's
historic accomplishments. More to come as details allow.
