Miguel Cotto and Roc Nation refused VADA testing for Alvarez fight

[SplitSecond]

You guys both know the real deal. This was in response to Pascal asking to use his testing. Kovalev/Duva didn't request any testing from the beginning then Duva tried to save face by trying to tell Pascal HE had to pay for VADA rather than her paying for it up front.

As for this thread, There was NO testing for that fight. Kovalev wasn't assumed guilty, Cotto shouldn't be either IMO.

Pascal had already agreed to pay for the tests, and VADA was supposedly to be cheaper than the original, and we know it actually catches people.

[The Big Dunn]

They didn't bring up VADA until Pascal brought up his own version of testing. Pascal offered to pay for his testing, but refused to pay for VADA testing, that's not su****ious? Why would they agree to let Pascal implement his own testing program as he's working with Memo? There might as well be no testing at all...

You make a fair point, but why didn't Duva/Kov have VADA from the beginning is the best question. The request was a quick response to save face, we all see that.

I do not want to deviate from the thread. The main point is "no VADA=dirty" can't be applied randomly. I agree that it looks bad, but I don't agree it automatically makes Cotto dirty.

[The Big Dunn]

Pascal had already agreed to pay for the tests, and VADA was supposedly to be cheaper than the original, and we know it actually catches people.

this is right, but Duva/Kov didn't have VADA from the beginning. It was a face saving move.

My main point is "no VADA=dirty" can't be applied randomly. I agree that it looks bad, but I don't agree it automatically makes Cotto dirty.

[Basco]

I love NSB, reading this thread is as good as smoking weed while watching Jerry Springer!

[The Big Dunn]

What does Kovalev have to do with this thread? Accusing him because he's white? We already know your agenda fag.

Just making a comparison.

The only agenda I have is getting Home Depot to shorten the range on their WIFI so you can't post from across the street on the corner.

[al-Xander]

The best eva refused VADA testing also, so what's the point?

[Eastcoast]

You make a fair point, but why didn't Duva/Kov have VADA from the beginning is the best question. The request was a quick response to save face, we all see that.

I do not want to deviate from the thread. The main point is "no VADA=dirty" can't be applied randomly. I agree that it looks bad, but I don't agree it automatically makes Cotto dirty.

It's true, team Kovalev didn't bring up VADA on their own, and few fighters actually do for various reasons (guilty, hassle, cost).

But when it is brought and then rejected is when the fighters deserve to be criticized. That's what Cotto's doing and for no good reason. It's not like money is an issue, and drug testing should be required/expected anyways. Ironically 4 months from now Cotto would be required by the WBC to do this testing as part of the WBC's new rules.

[bigjavi973]

Just making a comparison.

The only agenda I have is getting Home Depot to shorten the range on their WIFI so you can't post from across the street on the corner.

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[PeasantCrusha]

Just making a comparison.

The only agenda I have is getting Home Depot to shorten the range on their WIFI so you can't post from across the street on the corner.

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Home Depot Tribe!

[The Big Dunn]

It's true, team Kovalev didn't bring up VADA on their own, and few fighters actually do for various reasons (guilty, hassle, cost).

But when it is brought and then rejected is when the fighters deserve to be criticized. That's what Cotto's doing and for no good reason. It's not like money is an issue, and drug testing should be required/expected anyways. Ironically 4 months from now Cotto would be required by the WBC to do this testing as part of the WBC's new rules.

I agree that there should be advanced testing for every fight, whether it be VADA, USADA, or the commission pays for it. Ideally, I think the commission and the sanctioning bodies should pay for it.