WBO President Francisco “Paco” Valcartcel has confirmed that his  organization will require no blood testing for welterweight champion Manny  Pacquiao or top contender Joshua Clottey  regarding their March 13 bout at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington.
 “If Texas  state law required blood testing,” Valcarcel said Tuesday, “then we  would go along with it. I understand their only blood test is for  licensing and its purpose is screening Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV.  “Both fighters will be subject to our immediate postfight urine testing  as per usual with a WBO title match.” Valcarcel said he is keen on the  fight and the dazzling venue. “It’s a great start for the New Year. Clottey  is very tough but a little bit slow. I think it’s a solid fight. And  fighting in the new stadium should be exciting.” Valacarcel, who  attended funeral services for Miguel Cotto Sr., confirmed that Miguel  Jr. and his estranged trainer-uncle mourned the family’s loss together. I  asked “Paco” about recurring rumors that uncle and nephew might reunite  in boxing. Word is Cotto will challenge WBA junior middleweight  champion Yuri Foreman June 12 in the now traditional night before the  Puerto Rican Day Parade show at Madison Square Garden.
Source:  Examiner.com

 
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