You sound like a creationist! Really though, I don't want to "win", but rather let people know why none of the adults get excited about this stuff.
I agree with Tygart. I've had blood drawn many times and honestly have never had any experiences that were even close to being a problem. In fact, they are so easy that I am utterly shocked that some people complain about them. Having blood drawn close to a fight being dangerous isn't any more of a substantial claim than running the risk of being injured while training. Sorry, I don't buy it. Until we've had numerous cases of fighters getting harmed, OSDT should be administered when it's an attempt to clean up the sport. Can't hurt to try, especially if it's something for the greater good. Granted there is a small risk (hematoma) but that becomes overshadowed when you think about the risk fighters take when they are in an actual fight in the ring.
BewareofDawg says Sparring risks pre-bout injuries, so fighters should not do it during training camp
& this crap has already been countered by numerous doctors. They're saying you run the risk of infection, well that would be the case anytime you give blood. They're using the case that "some" site in Nevada infected athletes by using old needles. That's simple to rule out, when they come to take your blood, make sure it's a fresh needle comng out of the packaging. I'm no doctor, but this expert seems to be giving some far fetched scenarios.
Doing road work risks injury as well. Kelvin Davis actually had to jump off a bridge to avoid getting hit by a car while running, and ****ed up his back. All fighters should stop doing roadwork to prevent injury. Fighters can get food poisoning, so they probably shouldn't eat the week of the fight either.
Floyd is really fine with what he;s doing. We know what he's doing. We know why he's doing it. As for his nuthugging fans with ******ed posts on the PED issue, they are either just trolling or they are really ******ed. Sometimes it isn't obvious.
it amazes me that people will break their backs to defend a man who is ducking a drug test...an athlete who ducks a drug test...wow.
I was about to post something similar. The thing is, Olympic style drug testing is doing just fine, and they are testing swimmers, beach volleyers etc. as well who compete in a less clean environment.