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topicnews · July 19, 2025

Manny Pacquiao hits Floyd Mayweather when a condition is fulfilled

Manny Pacquiao hits Floyd Mayweather when a condition is fulfilled


Manny Pacquiao will only consider a reservations with Floyd Mayweather if it is a sanctioned professional struggle.

The Filipino symbol returns to the paid ranks in a WBC title against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas in a WBC title against Mario Barrios.

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A Pacquiao against Mayweather's re-fight is a real option for the not too long-term futureCredit: AFP

If Pacquiao, who is now 46 years old, can overcome the chances of becoming the second oldest world champion in boxing history, his first defense against his old enemy could come “money” Mayweather.

An SMS from Team Mayweather to a respected boxing journalist Lance Pugmire shows that both parties have already touched the base by continuing money spinning.

“Talks are already coming,” read the text. “If Manny wins, this removal could be worth billions.”

The violent rivals were in conversations to meet in an exhibition struggle last year, but it was never carried out.

One reason that they were unable to overcome the negotiating table was that Pacquiao only wanted to compete against Mayweather in a “real fight”.

“I don't know if it will happen until the end of the year, but he will see,” said Pacquiao of the Ariel Helwani Show when he was asked in a second fight with Mayweather.

“One by one. Of course [I would be interested in fighting Mayweather].

“He ducked me. I don't want a exhibition, I want a real fight.

“It was a long time ago that I wanted to give the fans a good fight between me and him.

“But he poured me and avoided me. We concentrate on this Saturday that I have shops that I can take care of.”

On July 19, Pacquiao fights against Barrios for the WBC World Heritage belt

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On July 19, Pacquiao fights against Barrios for the WBC World Heritage beltCredit: Getty

As is well known, Mayweather defeated Pacquiao by unanimous decision in 2015 to combine the titles WBC, WBA and WBO Welterweight.

The eagerly awaited showdown destroyed several plates with several times, including pay-per-view purchases, pay-per-view income and live gate.

Mayweather against Pacquiao Ecliped 4.6 million pay-per-view purchases And over 600 million US dollars to become the richest struggle in boxing history.

It seems unlikely that a second fight in view of the constantly changing market and the advanced age of both men would create the same commercial success.

However, there seems to be interest from both sides.

It remains to be seen whether Mayweather would be willing to risk his perfect 50: 0 record in a pro fight, although the first chart of Famer can be forced if he wants to attribute it with Pacquiao.