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Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul Undercard Loses a Fight as Jean Pascal Tests Positive for Banned Substances
One of the biggest criticisms of the Floyd Mayweather vs. Logan Paul exhibition bout is the lack of ‘Real Boxing’ on show. The idea of a YouTuber facing one of the best fighters in history has not gone down well. And the latest news regarding Jean Pascal will not do the event any favors.
Jean Pascal was preparing to defend his secondary belt against Badou Jack in a high-profile rematch. They scheduled the bout as the co-main, given the history behind the two fighters. However, Pascal tested positive for three different banned substances, and Jack now needs a new opponent.
Dan Rafael from Fight Freaks Unite was the first one to break the news. He reported that the Voluntary Anti Doping Association randomly tested Pascal on May 14 and May 17 for his upcoming bout. The results showed the Canadian tested positive for Drostanolone, Drostanolone metabolite, and Epitrenbolone.
Mayweather promotions’ Leonard Ellerbe was the one who confirmed this to Rafael. Pascal can still opt to have his B samples tested. However, it is unlikely they will show different results. Thus, fans will now miss out on arguably the most exciting fight on the card.
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Who will Badou Jack face instead of Jean Pascal?
Jack and Pascal fought an exhilarating bout the first-time round in 2019. Both fighters knocked each other down, and ultimately, the fight went to the judges’ scorecards. The Canadian took home a close split decision. Thus, the rematch was supposed to settle the score. However, now that it is off, who will Badou Jack face next?
‘The Ripper’ took to his Twitter to confirm he is not off the card as yet. “My fight with Jean Pascal is OFF as he tested positive for 3 different steroids. We suspected he was dirty the first time around and VADA confirmed it this time. I’m still fighting on June 6th and my team is looking for a replacement opponent,” wrote Jack.
My fight with @jeanpascalchamp is OFF as he tested positive for 3 different steroids. We suspected he was dirty the first time around and @Vada_testing confirmed it this time.
I’m still fighting on June 6th and my team is looking for a replacement opponent.
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— Badou Jack (@BadouJack) May 29, 2021
Even Ellerbe confirmed they would try to find a replacement rather than take Jack off the card. He told Rafael, “I’m looking for an opponent now, we’re actively looking.” Therefore, we may still see ‘The Ripper’ on the card. However, it may not be as exciting as a potential Jean Pascal bout.
What do you make of this news? Do you think Badou Jack should be on the card?
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