(Here is the raw version of the first article I've written for a boxing website. Link for Boxingnews24's published version is given below.)
Freud Mayweather Vs. The Incredible Pacquiao’s Urinalysis and More
The Pacman’s run of havoc left a lot of fallen elite fighters in his wake. He’s gunning for a fight which is turning out to be the final battle of good versus evil. But before that, we need to clear some bad blood.
The Golden Boy still has nightmares of the bloody 8 rounds of being the Pacmonster’s punching bag. It’s frustrating to him not being able to hit back both in the dream and in real life. An opportunity presented itself in Mayweather-Pacquiao to rectify that but the solution was found wanting. It doesn’t help either that the Mayweather hands he got is hesitant at best – and afraid at worst – to pull the trigger. It’s not just that the Pacmonster surely will hit back, but it’s because the Pacmonster will hit much harder. Best thing to do, which they did, is to throw mud. And that’s currently where we’re at.
Perception is reality. The truth therefore is compromised. It’s never more so than in boxing. Oscar dela Hoya won’t tell the truth in matters involving Pacquiao because quite frankly the truth hurts. Just like in boxing, especially the last 8 rounds. That said, Oscar Dela Hoya is compromised. “He’ll tell you what he wants to hear and disregards the rest… Hu-Hu-Hmmm.”
And what did Dela Hoya tell us? “He never hits hard. He never felt Pacquiao’s punches.”
Again, what did Dela Hoya tell us? “Those Mosley punches (enhanced by PED), those Vargas punches (enhanced by PED) and those Pacquiao punches all felt the same.”
Schaefer, naturally on Dela Hoya’s side, never stated nor implied Pacquiao’s on drugs – and Brutus is an honorable man.
“Lie-la-Lie….”
Floyd Mayweather Sr. ain’t not lying either. It’s clear on his foggy mind what Pacquiao is and ain’t on. His got the verses for his reasoning. And his sincerity is beyond reproach if you asked Oscar Wilde. All bad poetry is sincere.
Never mind that Junior, a 5 division World Champion, has had similar success to Pacquiao. In his mind, what Pacquiao is doing is “Incredible Hulk” stuff. “It is what it is,” so the old man says.
Floyd Jr., the self-acclaimed Greatest Ever, says Amen (in the name of the father which is also his own).
Some would say the steroid accusation is gamesmanship but what’s really on Floyd Junior’s mind? Is it as clear and simple as Floyd Jr. knowing this is one fight he could not win? Or is it just Floyd giving Pacquiao a bitter pill to swallow and Arum a dose of his own medicine.
Armageddon’s still just around the corner. Though Pacquiao sued, the fight might still happen.
Or maybe not.
Just as well, Mayweather Jr. remains undefeated and Pacquiao the P4P King. And Dela Hoya’s nightmare will linger.
As for Truth, Honor and Integrity, they are virtues. And though they may be sweet and appealing, they don’t necessarily relate to boxing. And we may call the art sweet science, but it doesn’t mean the same rules apply. That said, in their defense, Dela Hoya and Mayweather Jr. could echo the words of their long forgotten Master. “Yesterday I was lying but today I’m telling the truth.”
Floyd Sr. could always claim insanity.
Regardless, boxing lives forever.
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