Floyd Mayweather tested positive 3 times for PEDs?

Angkor Wat · Nov 20, 2012

Wow. Shocking PED cover up going on with Mayweather and Golden Boy. Very interesting article by respected journalist Thomas Hauser. It's a long read but very worthwhile and recommended of you're a fan of the sport. But I'll try to highlight the interesting parts for yall.

Basically, Golden Boy Promotions along with USADA, have been covering up positive test results for their fighters who've failed test. Most recently, Erik Morales. That's boxing for you

The PED Mess, Part One http://www.maxboxing.com/news/sub-lead/the-ped-mess-part-one

The PED Mess, Part Two http://www.maxboxing.com/news/main-lead/the-ped-mess-part-two

On May 20, 2012, a rumor filtered through the drug-testing community that Mayweather had tested positive on three occasions for an illegal performance-enhancing drug.

More specifically, it was rumored that Mayweather’s “A” sample had tested positive on three occasions and, after each positive test, USADA had found exceptional circumstances in the form of inadvertent use and gave Floyd a waiver. This waiver, according to the rumor, negated the need for a test of Floyd’s “B” sample. And because the “B” sample was never tested, a loophole in USADA’s contract with Mayweather and Golden Boy allowed the testing to proceed without the positive “A” sample results being reported to Mayweather’s opponent or the Nevada State Athletic Commission (which had jurisdiction over the fights).

In late-May, Pacquiao’s attorneys heard the rumor. On June 4, 2012, they served document demands and subpoenas on Mayweather, Mayweather Promotions, Golden Boy and USADA calling for the production of all documents that related to PED testing of Mayweather for the Shane Mosley, Victor Ortiz and Miguel Cotto fights.

The documents were not produced. There was a delay in the proceedings while Floyd spent nine weeks in the Clark County Detention Center after pleading guilty to charges of domestic violence and harassment. Upon his release from jail on August 2nd, settlement talks heated up.

On September 25, 2012, a stipulation of settlement ending the defamation case was filed with the court. The parties agreed that the terms of settlement would be kept confidential. Prior to the agreement being signed, two sources with detailed knowledge of the proceedings told this writer that Mayweather’s initial monetary settlement offer was “substantially more” than Pacquiao’s attorneys had expected it would be and an agreement in principle was reached soon afterward.

As part of the settlement, the Mayweathers and Mayweather Promotions issued a statement that read: “Floyd Mayweather Jr., Floyd Mayweather Sr., Roger Mayweather and Mayweather Promotions wish to make it clear that they never intended to claim that Manny Pacquiao has used or is using any performance-enhancing drugs nor are they aware of any evidence that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs. Manny Pacquiao is a great champion and no one should construe any of our prior remarks as claiming that Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs.”

I don’t know if Floyd Mayweather or Manny Pacquiao has used performance-enhancing drugs or not.

I do know that, if Mayweather’s “A” sample tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug on one or more occasions and he was given a waiver by USADA that concealed this fact from the Nevada State Athletic Commission, his opponent and the public, we have an ingredient that could contribute to the making of a scandal.
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And that's barely 1/4th of the article. It's bigger than just Mayweather but Golden Boy Promotions as a whole and boxing itself. Let's see fans try to put a spin on this...

757 · Nov 20, 2012

I don't really follow boxing much at all, but wasn't Mayweather the one asking for drug tests for a Pacman fight? I could be wrong but that's just what I remember.

In any case, it's not surprising. Not surprising that Mayweather would take PEDs, or that it would be covered up. That being said, I just want to see these 2 fight, I don't really care.

Angkor Wat · Nov 20, 2012

Yes, not only did Floyd request random drug testing done specifically by USADA but him and his team have been alluding, damn near accusing Manny of using PEDs the entire time (which the public ran with). While no proof was ever given nonetheless. Funny because him and Golden Boy have been on this crusade of cleaning up the sport. And after all that, this comes out. Hilarious.

Prince · Nov 20, 2012

Goodbye boxing.

King1 · Nov 20, 2012

Maxboxing is a Top Rank and Espinoza site. It's on it's last legs.

Angkor Wat · Nov 20, 2012

Lol and here comes the spin!

Ok so Mayweather and his team, with no proof, says Manny is on steroids and everyone believes him.

An article comes out, by a respected journalist, which shows the dark, inner workings of Golden Boy and how they handle their drug test procedures, and of course people look the other way. Riiiiight

Replace Mayweather and Golden Boy with Pacquiao and Top Rank and you get a different response. Flomos would RAGE!! But since it's their boy, it's okay.

King1 · Nov 20, 2012

Gotten to. Do your research on what maxboxing is now and come back to me. This is coming from someone who used to always posts there

Angkor Wat · Nov 20, 2012

I read a lot of articles from maxboxing. Including a few that called out Top Rank fighter Chavez Jr and the mafia like leniency he gets on drug test in Texas. But that can't be, hes with Top Rank...

And I'm assuming you are talking about Stephen Espinoza of Showtime sports? The same Showtime that has held more Golden Boy Cards than Top Rank since he took over. Hell I'm not even sure Top Rank has had many cards on Showtime since he took charge. In fact, the past few competing cards that happened the same nights have been Top Rank/HBO vs Golden Boy/Showtime.

Are we talking about the same Espinoza of Showtime that has a deal with Al Haymon and his fighters? Al Haymon, advisor to Floyd Mayweather and many other fighters who fought on HBO but now fight on Showtime.

That Espinoza? Because I know you're not talking about the Espinoza boxing promotios...they hold no weight in boxing

VanityHalfBlack · Nov 20, 2012

If this was a thread about Pacman being tested positive/ it be up 20 pages already...

Bublanski · Nov 20, 2012

thomas hauser is arguably the best boxing writer in the business.

his career is over if this is some fake ass unsubstantiated rumor.

that being said, ive been highly suspicious of floyd.

even more suspicious is when gabriel montoya straight out asked floyd about testosterone replacement therapy.

floyd's reaction to the question was frighteningly suspicious. Its as if he was oj and the cops just caught him red handed standing over nicole brown simspons body.

it wouldnt surprise me. he was so loud about his main rival doing roids without a single shred of evidence,when in reality it was him using all along. classic psych case. Scream the loudest when you are actually doing the one doing the deed.

floyd's silence is deafening.

King1 · Nov 21, 2012

What gym do Steve Kim and Montoya work out at? What site does hauser write for? Whoo pays for banners on Maxboxing?

krnxsnoopy · Nov 21, 2012

King1 said: ↑

What gym do Steve Kim and Montoya work out at? What site does hauser write for? Whoo pays for banners on Maxboxing?
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Who pays your checks?

King1 · Nov 21, 2012

Angkor Wat said: ↑

That Espinoza? Because I know you're not talking about the Espinoza boxing promotios...they hold no weight in boxing
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Are you serious? They carry a lot of weight in California which probably has the best live gates for local cards. Had Izzy, have Abner now.

King1 · Nov 21, 2012

krnxsnoopy said: ↑

Who pays your checks?
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Who cares?

Just go over to Maxboxing and watch Montoya get wrecked by the 8 posters they still have left. I won't **** on Steve because he's a good guy and he's doing what he has to to make a living as boxing journalists get paid **** but I have no issue laughing at Gabe. This is the same dude who challenged a 21 year old kid to a fight over an internet arguement like a month or so ago. He also slapped him inside a bar. The kid is like 130 pounds soaking wet. There's a reason why nobody posts there anymore and E (who is a great guy, works for everlast and designs a ton of top fighters trunks) left that site for boxingscene. Gabe took a shot at him too, lol.

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