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Manny Pacquiao still raging over Floyd Mayweather doping allegations

Filipino star says American should be punished

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Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao expressed renewed anger over allegations that his American rival Floyd Mayweather had violated anti-doping rules in the build-up to their mega-fight in May.

Mayweather had accused him of illegal doping before their fight, only to have similar accusations surface against the American.

“We have rules in boxing. The penalty [for Mayweather] will also be based there. He must face that if allegations that came out against him are true,” Pacquiao said when press raised the subject as he made a public appearance in Manila.

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The Filipino, who won world championships in eight weight divisions, decried the way he was treated by boxing officials seeking to prevent doping before the fight in Las Vegas in May which Mayweather won by unanimous decision.

He must face the penalty if allegations that came out against him are true
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“I have more than 20 years of boxing experience but that was my first time that I was treated that way. Even my own mineral water, my Gatorade were not allowed inside my dressing room. How come?” he said.

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