In defense of Manni Pacquaio

Floyd “Money” Mayweather, Jr. wants Manny Pacquiao to undergo drug tests before they fight. It is a legitimate request and all seems reasonable on the surface. But nothing is ever just on the surface when two competitive fighter are about to square off in the ring. It is not as simple as most people want to make it appear. This is not even about Mayweather believing that Pacquaio is on drugs, it’s just a matter of getting under his skin. It’s a mind game. He is famous for these games.

Boxing rules only mandate that boxers should test after the fight. They are not mandatory before one, so why should Mayweather be allowed to bend rules? Can Pacquaio create his own too? Like, have a test during the match for example?

This begs the question, why would Pacquiao, a world champion succumb to the demands of a former champion and challenger? If I were a champion I would view that as nothing but disrespect if I decided to bend to the will of a challenger.