Manny Pacquiao is willing to take the blood test as long as they’re not done close to the fight.The 31-year-old Filipino, who just became the first boxer in history ever to be elected to Congress. He said “Huwag lang sa day ng fight (Never on fight day),” the reigning WBO welterweight champion said Tuesday evening during a visit to President-elect Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.
There are reports that according to Manny he will take the test 14 days before the fight. Pacquiao’s promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, has penciled Nov. 13 for Pacquiao’s next fight, and it could be against Mayweather or anyone else.
Pacquiao’s business manager, Michael Koncz, however, said he fears that once Pacquiao agrees to the random blood tests, the undefeated American might come up with new demands, just to keep the fight from happening.
Business manager, Michael Koncz, said that once Manny agrees to the demands of the Mayweather, the American might come with new delaying strategy.
Tags: Bob Arum, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Manny Pacquiao, WBO
