According to the website; Philboxing.com and with the article written by Dr. Allan recto that Manny Pacquaio was proved that he is a drug free boxing. The test results was shown by the Medical Review Officer where were negative. Dr. Oscar Molina also confirmed that Manny Pacquiao is undeniably a clean fighter and he is not using any steroids or illegal drugs. It was right after the event where in Manny Pacquiao had just won and retained the WBO welterweight world champion at the Dalas Cowboys Stadium Arlington, Texas, a urine sample was taken from him by a certified ringside physician from the Texas Boxing.
Two of Texas Combative Sports Division ringside physicians, Dr. Wayne Lee of San Antonio, Texas and Dr. Manuel Gonzalez from Laredo, Texas, showed up to monitor and collect the urine specimen of Manny Pacquiao for testing purposes Immediately after the fight, at the Team Pacquiao’s dressing room. The Pacquiao is looking to be a bit exhauseted and dehydrated, which he was elated Unanimous Decision win over number one welterweight contender Joshua Clottey. After he drank a couple of bottled water, the exceptional seven title holder in seven divisions Manny “PacMan” Pacquiao contest announced, “I’m ready anytime, anywhere!” Manny Pacquiao was certainly referring to any drug testing or urine collection. Then Manny Pacquiao accompanied by a commission physician, went inside the restroom to do what was expected of him and came out with a half-filled specimen bottle of fresh, amber-colored urine.
The Urine sample was properly labeled by the Texas ringside physicians and followed by a proper chain of protection protocol. The urine specimen was tested without delay for any illegal drugs. Pacquiao’s urine sample was negative for drugs such as Amphetamines, Marijuana, Opiates, etc. The result was officially noted and then deputized to Pacquiao, the Texas Boxing Commissioner Dicky Cole and later on to the WBO President Francisco “Paco” Valcarcel by the WBO Supervisor, who was present during the urine drug screen. “The initial Urine Drug Test was negative,” affirmed the WBO Supervisor to the boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao who nodded to confirm, as he was busy preparing for the post-fight press conference.
Later on the Team Pacquiao members, particularly Michael Koncz was notified by the Texas Boxing Commission ringside physician that the rest of the urine sample would be sent to a special laboratory for steroid confirmation. According to the writer; “the turn around time for test results would be a few weeks. Steroid Confirm Urine Test screens for commonly abused anabolic steroid agents using the latest technique of Liquid Chromatograph Tandem Mass Spectrometry, the most sensitive and sophisticated technology available. This test enables ringside physicians, sports trainers, boxing or athletic commissions, etc. to test athletes who they suspect may be abusing anabolic steroids, which are known to increase muscle mass and physical strength.”
The Nevada State Athletic Commission had arranged neatly the random drug-testing in which it will suppose to be performed by the canceled fight between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. in late December 2009. It was conformed with the World Anti- Doping Agency’s guidelines, and those test results showed Pacquiao was negative for performance enhancing as well as illegal drugs or steroids.
Should Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr. should get past Shane Mosley on May 1st next week, a potential mega-fight with Manny Pacquiao is a definite possibility. All I'm saying, if you're a clean athlete, take your test. That's all I'm saying. That's all I've got to say. If you're a clean athlete, take the test! Show the world, you know what, I'm a natural. Take the test, that's all I say. Let them come get you at any time and take the test." He said during the most recent conference call in Las Vegas, Mayweather, Jr. said, “
The accusation for Pacquiao was truly groundless. Pacquiao was lately being tested but still he has never been positive for steroids or any illegal drugs. During HBO’s “Road to Dallas” TV special leading to the fight between Pacquiao and Clottey last March 13th at the Dallas Cowboys Stadium, Manny Pacquiao clearly denied that he was using any drugs or steroid. Pacquiao just said, “I’m a very clean fighter. I even don’t know what steroid is. I don’t have an idea of what it is. For me, hard work and faith to God is what gives my energy everyday.”
Lately, the coach of Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach said in that HBO 24/7 series episode, “There’s no validation in that accusation because he’s never been tested positive. He’s been tested in every title fight and has passed every time. Just because he went from 106 lbs. to 147 lbs., does that mean he is on steroids?” Roach questioned, “Floyd Mayweather, Jr. went from 106 to 154 lbs., does that mean he is on steroids too? That’s bull---t!”
A civil lawsuit versus Floyd, Jr., Sr. and Roger Mayweather, the Mayweather Promotions as well as Golden Boy Promotions’ Oscar De La Hoya and Richard Schaeffer, demanding trial by jury was filed by Pacquiao in December 30, 2009. Until now, it has not been resolved and the case is still pending.
Freddie Roach and Alex Ariza was interviewed yesterday at the Wild Card Boxing Club and they told this writer, “I’m not surprised that Manny Pacquiao tested negative again, Doc. He is a clean fighter! Manny is the pinnacle of an athlete that other fighters should emulate. He doesn’t berate his opponents. He is very respectful and professional.” Ariza then added with a melancholic voice, “It is sad that people say things that cast a shadow on his accomplishments. Manny has never tested positive for PED (perfomance enhancing drugs) or steroids.”
