Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather: Drug Testing Continues To Hound Fight

The random drug test demanded by Floyd Mayweather, Jr before committing himself to face Manny Pacquiao in the squared circle continues to get in the way of the most wanted fight of the decade, the Pacquiao vs Mayweather, Jr boxing fight.

Despite reports coming from both camps of Pacquiao and Mayweather saying the random drug testing issue has been settled between them, the most talked about subject in relation to the proposed Pacquaio-Mayweather fight continues to be the subject of heated discussions and arguments in most boxing websites and even on print and broadcast media.

Pacquiao's drum beaters say they have settled the issue with Floyd's camp after the Filipino boxer was quoted to have said he has agreed to all the demands of the undefeated boxer in relation to the proposed fight.

On the other hand, Mayweather continues to say the fight did not push through because Pacquiao refused to commit on the random drug test up the night of the fight.

Still, Pacquiao says he has agreed to everything Floyd wants on the random drug testing issue just so the fight negotiation will gain headway for the sake of boxing fans who wish to see and enjoy the fight the world wants to see.

The random drug test controversy continues to be a hot subject on popular sports websites as shown in this exchange of views from two known boxing critics.

"A boxing critic says episode 1 of 24/7 last week, Koncz said 100% clearly that Pacquiao would only agree to a cut off date of around 7 days, which Mayweather rejected as he wanted full random testing, so talks ended".

"Another critic asked, Do you seriously think the last negotiations weren't a show??? It was the most odd negotiations imho as Floyd seemed uninterested... he is going on vacation and they will meet up in 2011. Talking about fooled... lol it was a good way to keep up the hype just like Floyd's rant".

"It has been said by both sides that testing is a non issue now.."

These statements are typical in other websites where Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr are on top of their list of articles with highest number of page views.

The issue of random drug test as demanded by Floyd Mayweather, Jr before he commits himself to face Pacquiao, has been widely discussed and continue to be a hot subject even with Mayweater's continued silence after his arrest on domestic violence charges in Clark County in Nevada.

The sample statements from the two avid boxing critics seem to present a real picture of what is in store for boxing fans in so far as the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight is concerned.

Judging from critics views on the random drug test issue which seem to represent the views of millions of boxing fans around the world, there is little doubt the Pacquiao vs Mayweather, Jr boxing fight will take place in 2011.

Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's trainer says the pound-for-pound king may retire for good after he is done with Margarito but few boxing fans agreed with what he said.

Critics and fans believe Pacquiao is good for another two or three more high profile fights before he finally drops boxing in favor of his new love for politics.

The life-changing and even sinful amount of money he and Mayweather, Jr stand to get is just too much for them to ignore.