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A staggering rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao could be back on the cards.

The pair famously met in the ‘Fight of The Century’ in 2015, which Mayweather won, but the event was the biggest commercial and revenue-generating success in boxing history.

Anticipation for a rematch was huge given the size of the all-time great’s profiles, but it never materialised given both were coming to the end of their respective careers.

READ: English boxing referee suspended after asking woman for threesome.

At the start of 2024, ‘Pac Man’ staggeringly appeared to announce a sequel would take place in 2025 after the pair met, but it failed to materialise.

But now the Filipino legend will be fighting in a full professional comeback against Mario Barrios this Saturday in Las Vegas for the WBC welterweight title.

Mayweather has previously been against making his own full comeback, given he owns a perfect 50-0 record.

Albeit in a staggering revelation, it appears that talks over a second instalment of their epic rivalry have now been brought back to the table.

In a quote obtained by renowned journalist Lance Pugmire from Mayweather’s camp, they believe it could be worth a record-breaking purse.

It read: “Conversations are already happening. If Manny wins, this rematch could be worth billions.”

Should Pacquiao taste victory in what would be an upset against a 30-year-old champion, it could set up a world title clash with Mayweather.

But it is unclear if the American would prefer to keep the second meeting within the rules of an exhibition or not.

Mayweather has fought in a series of exhibitions since retiring after a victory over Conor McGregor in 2017.

And he has only faced limited opposition including the likes of influencers Logan Paul and Deji Olatunji.

A showdown with Pacquiao would be a far meaner feat, despite the pair being far from the peak of their legendary powers.

But it remains to be seen if Pacquiao can pick up a win, given he looked a shadow of himself in his previous exhibition with kickboxing star Rukiya Anpo last year.

There are also justifiable health concerns regarding his return.

However, Pacquiao seems firmly open to the idea of renewing his rivalry with ‘Money’.

And he has already started a new war of words by criticising his famous foe in the build-up to his comeback.

He said of their previous clash: “Floyd Mayweather is running the whole 12 rounds, and he won the fight. How is that amazing?

“I feel sorry for the fans because the fight was boring. That’s not what the fans are expecting to us, as a fighter.

“As a fan, I want to see an exciting fight. Not a fashion show. Action!

“Rematch, with Floyd? I’m still active. It’s up to him if he’s going to fight.”

An England Boxing referee was suspended by the sport after inviting a woman on a course he was running to have a threesome with him.

Paul Rosendale, a well-known figure in the amateur sport, admitted pestering the fellow official for sex on social media following a conversation the previous night.

Following Rosendale’s suspension in March, a disciplinary panel ruled that his actions were “serious and fundamentally inconsistent with the work of England Boxing in seeking to encourage more females to become involved in boxing, coaching and officiating”.

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Rosendale had previously been a commended referee, having been nominated for awards for training “in excess of 80 new and existing officials from the East Midlands, Yorkshire and Royal Air Force associations”.

“In fact, his contribution has led to the RAF Boxing Association having more officials than ever before,” said a 2023 citation for England Boxing official of the year.

Rosendale became an IBA three-star referee and judge in November 2022 − the highest certification possible − but he was suspended from duty when authorities were told of his inappropriate conduct.

Kathryn Hovington and Mark Harper KC, who sat on a disciplinary panel for England Boxing against Rosendale, suspended him “for a period of 10 weeks commencing on 14 March 2025”.

The panel recorded that following a course in September 2022 and “following the verbal request”, Rosendale made a “request again for the female official to join a threesome with him” via social media.

“The panel did consider whether Mr Rosendale should be required to attend some form of training as it was concerned that Mr Rosendale was of the view that how a female acts (or is perceived to act) should determine what is/is not appropriate to say/send to her and that the appropriateness or otherwise of communications should be determined by the absence (apparent or otherwise) of offence on the part of the recipient,” their report says.

“Having given it due consideration, the panel was of the view that this would not be necessary as it expected that the experience of dealing with the charges, his remorse and the steps he was taking to address his underlying behaviours coupled with this decision, should be sufficient.”

Rosendale has been approached for comment.

Jake Paul stands accused of not knowing the rules surrounding world title shots in boxing after applying for a title shot he’s ineligible for.

According to Hall of Fame promoter Don King, Paul tried to secure a WBC cruiserweight world title fight against WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack.

However, Don King Productions rejected this move by the influencer boxer. The outfit remains firm on enforcing a rematch clause for former champion Noel Mikaelian.

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The WBC Rejection: No Ranking, No Shot
Added to King’s denial of the opportunity is the fact that the WBC hasn’t ranked Paul in the Top 40, let alone the Top 15.

Any boxer who fights for the WBC title, barring a legend or Emeritus champion, cannot earn sanction to battle for the green and gold. Therefore, Paul’s omission must have come as a shock.

In a direct statement on the matter, the King clarified the position and ruled out any possibility of Paul skipping the line.

Don King’s Stance: Bypassing Boxing’s Rules
Despite Paul’s growing star power and financial appeal, King made it clear that he can’t bypass boxing’s established processes.

“Don King Productions is denying Jake Paul’s request for former WBC Cruiserweight World Champion Noel Mikaelian to step aside from his world title rematch against Badou Jack, the current WBC Cruiserweight World Champion.

“The Hall of Fame promoter King said the WBC wouldn’t even be able to sanction the matchup as the WBC does not currently rank Paul.”

The development brings a halt to speculation that Paul could leapfrog the division’s contenders and challenge Jack, who defended the title in May.

Don King heavyweight promoter

With Mikaelian’s contractual rights in place stemming from that spring bout in Saudi Arabia and Paul absent from the WBC rankings, the matchup is effectively off the table.

Paul, who currently holds a No. 14 spot with the WBA, has been campaigning for a world title opportunity at cruiserweight after stringing together wins over low-profile opposition.

However, any bout under their jurisdiction would require a significant rule exception.

One commenter on Instagram questioned, “Does Jake Paul even know the sanctioning rules?”

Floyd Mayweather hung up his gloves in 2017 after defeating Conor McGregor, yet eight years into retirement, he remains a regular fixture in the headlines.

Recently, rumors of bankruptcy began circulating, prompting “Money” Mayweather to shut them down immediately. Given that he reportedly earned over a billion dollars throughout his boxing career and various business ventures, the speculation came as a surprise. In typical fashion, Mayweather has been actively dismissing the rumors, most notably by flaunting his wealth across social media.

Earlier this month, he expanded his estimated $40 million car collection with several new additions. Among them was a custom-colored sports car he dubbed “Miami Dolphins” or “Tiffany Blue.” He also added a Ferrari 488 Spider and a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The rarest within the new lineup was a limited edition Maybach Landaulet G-Wagon worth more than $1.2 million. “One of only 99 in the world,” noted his car dealer, Nick, who emphasized that it still had “delivery miles” on it. And that particular vehicle has since become a favorite of his, which has more than a couple of posts dedicated solely to it on his social media.

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Just a few hours ago, Floyd Mayweather took to Instagram to share a video of himself captioned, “In my Maybach Landaulet G Wagon heading to @girlcollection.” In the clip, the 48-year-old can be seen relaxing in the back seat, dressed in a white tee paired with turquoise Louis Vuitton co-ords, black-rimmed glasses, and his Rolex GMT Master II. He appeared at ease, watching NBA highlights on the luxury car’s in-built entertainment screen.

Mayweather looked relaxed in his new ride, enjoying the highlights while cruising through the streets of Las Vegas. While some fans praised Mayweather for enjoying the rewards of his undefeated 50-0 career, others harshly criticized the 48-year-old for flaunting his wealth. However, if you know Mayweather, you’d know this isn’t something new.

Floyd Mayweather’s still flexing, but who’s impressed?

One user remarked that Floyd Mayweather still doesn’t seem fully accustomed to new money, suggesting he should learn how to be rich with more finesse. “We gotta teach Floyd how to look cooler he do fly shit but he gotta look more relaxed let it come natural champ ✊🏾💯,” the user commented. Others were far less forgiving, labeling him the “most overrated boxer of all time.” While acknowledging his defensive brilliance and unblemished 50-0 record, critics questioned whether he’s truly done enough to cement a meaningful legacy beyond the numbers.

Some responses took a more mocking tone, especially over the Instagram clips Mayweather posted of Roy Jones Jr. being knocked out. “I thought I was gonna see Roy Jones getting dropped,” one user quipped sarcastically. Meanwhile, another dismissed his antics as “so cringe sometimes.” Yet not all reactions were critical. Several fans were stunned by his sheer purchasing power, expressing admiration for everything he’s accomplished. “This is what money does,” wrote one. Others grew curious about his next moves, asking, “After you buy all the finer things, what’s the next mission with the money?”

However, Floyd Mayweather also faced backlash for not giving back as visibly as legends like Sugar Ray Leonard or Manny Pacquiao, with one user bluntly stating, “You need to donate to people in need instead, bro.” However, it’s worth noting that through the Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation, he has contributed to causes like Opportunity Village and the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. On top of it, the foundation’s Fight4YourEducation program aims to motivate students year-round. “I want you all to grow up and be the best at what you do! Don’t focus on being the next Floyd Mayweather or anyone else,” he noted on his website.

Jake Paul‘s dreams of becoming world champion may have just been dashed.

Whether boxing fans like it or not, Paul has become one of the biggest names in the sport in recent years, having been involved in a number of high-profile fights, albeit some of them for very controversial reasons.

Last November, he took on a 58-year-old Mike Tyson in what was the heavyweight icon’s first professional bout in nearly two decades, with Paul winning by unanimous decision and Tyson looking exactly like a man who’s prime had been in the late 1980s.

Jake Paul: "Badou Jack är spännande"

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Most recently, Paul defeated former WBC middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chavez Jr in a cruiserweight contest in June, and had hoped that could pave the way for him to achieve his dream and earn a future world title shot.

It appeared that ‘The Problem Child’ was set to be ranked by the WBA and WBC, although backlash from fans may have forced those governing bodies to make a U-turn on those plans, but that hasn’t stopped Paul from targeting a showdown with WBC cruiserweight champion Badou Jack.

Those plans may have been dashed though, after Give Me Sport revealed that legendary promoter Don King denied a request from Paul for his fighter Noel Mikaelian to step aside from his world title rematch against Jack, following their initial bout in May.

Jack returned from over a two-year absence to defend his belt against Mikaelian, claiming a majority decision win, but many fans felt the verdict should have gone the other way, leading to an immediate rematch being called by the WBC.

Despite Paul’s hopes of landing the bout with Jack, it seems the rematch with Mikaelian will indeed go ahead, after it was reported that a deal had been agreed between the two parties, ending the need for purse bids that were scheduled for Tuesday.

Shakur Stevenson is riding high off the back of an extremely watchable win over William Zepeda.

The American entered his latest WBC Lightweight World Title defence facing claims that he was not main event worthy due to a lack of engaging in fights, content to rely on his elite defence to win over twelve.

Whilst the Zepeda fight did go the distance, Stevenson stayed in the pocket for extended periods of time to showcase his stellar defence, countering the challenger and slipping around 700 shots, according to Compubox.He won a wide unanimous decision.

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With his belt retained and feeling a fresh appreciation for his skillset, Shakur has turned his attentions to what’s next. Out of blue, Conor Benn (23-1, 14 KOs) appears to be in the mix.

Speaking on The Ariel Helwani Show alongside Benn, Stevenson told the Brit that he is willing to more up to welterweight to face him.

“Let’s make it happen … I won my fight. Your last fight what did you do? I just told you [I’ll jump up two weight divisions] at 147. What are you gonna do? You’re not that big, bro. You’re not gonna hit me.”

Benn – who recently jumped two weight classes himself to face Chris Eubank Jr and will do so again in their September rematch – responded by claiming Stevenson was hurt on Saturday night against Mexican pressure fighter Zepeda, and that he would feel a different power moving up.

“Zepeda almost knocked you out. I saw the legs buckle. I thought, at 135 this guy thinks he come come up 147 and fight me? We ain’t close to the same size … Listen, I’ll come back down and fight you at 147 in November.”

Finally, Stevenson agreed and the pair shook hands.

“November? Yeah, I’m down … After I beat you, just tell me I’m great.”

The exchange was friendly with a hint of competition, but neither man looked to be anything but serious about the fight plans. Whether or not it makes sense for their career trajectories is another matter.

Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr are in a war of words.

The boxing legends have been going at it for weeks now, and it’s getting heated.

Jones Jr kicked things off. He said Mayweather wouldn’t be able to beat some of the great boxers from the past. Mayweather didn’t like that one bit.

Mayweather hit back hard. He posted a video of Jones Jr getting knocked out. That’s when things really started to heat up.

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Jones Jr didn’t back down. He said he’s ready to fight Mayweather for real. No exhibition matches, he wants it to count.

 

“If you want to fight, come on. I mean I ain’t tripping, you ain’t gotta troll me come see me, that’s who I am I don’t do talk well you know. I ain’t heard nothing yet but they know where I’m at and they know how to find me. Ain’t gonna be no exhibition, I want it real, ain’t no sense of being an exhibition, what we gonna play for? We both fight for real, what we playing for? We make it real, exhibition for people playing, we ain’t playing, I ain’t anyway.”

 

But not everyone thinks it’s a good idea. Claressa Shields, the female boxing star who calls herself the ‘Greatest Woman Of All Time’, shared her thoughts. Shields has won world titles in five weight classes and is undisputed in three. She knows her stuff.

In an interview with K.O Artist Sports, Shields said:

 

“I would love to see it. I don’t think Roy Jones can do anything with Floyd. Floyd can still fight right now so I would have to say Floyd [wins].”

Even with all this talk, the fight probably won’t happen. But the feud? It’s not slowing down anytime soon. These two legends just keep going at it.

Roy Jones Jr. likely never imagined he’d find himself feuding with someone eight years his junior after all these years.

Though comfortably retired, the four-division champion has stepped back into the spotlight to fire back at Floyd Mayweather.

Floyd Mayweather was TBE at making money, but look at his highlights and look at mine,” Jones Jr. said in a 2018 interview. “You can’t pretend it’s the same. You can’t pretend there’s ever been anyone [who] came close to doing what I did.” If that earlier jab wasn’t enough, the 56-year-old’s stance hasn’t softened with time. “To me, people don’t give him enough credit. People always say ‘Well, Floyd would have beaten Sugar.’ No baby, Floyd is not nearly as mean as Sugar was,” Jones Jr. recently remarked while comparing Floyd Mayweather to Sugar Ray Leonard on the All The Smoke Fight podcast.

Money Mayweather’s response was anything but subtle. The undefeated boxing icon took to Instagram earlier this month, posting a series of clips showing Jones Jr. being knocked out by Glen Johnson, Antonio Tarver, and others, a clear dig at the former champion’s remarks. Jones Jr. fired back quickly, but the 50-0 boxer’s antics didn’t go unnoticed. Now, one of Roy Jones Jr.’s former opponents is stepping in with a sobering take on the escalating back-and-forth.

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Yesterday, Seconds Out shared a YouTube video featuring a candid interview between Radio Raheem and Bernard Hopkins. When asked who would win in a hypothetical matchup between Roy Jones Jr. and Floyd Mayweather, ‘The Alien’ offered a measured take: “It all depends on who throws more punches.” Raheem then brought up the 48-year-old’s recent antics – sitting in front of a screen watching a reel of Jones Jr.’s knockout losses, and asked the 55-8 boxer whether he found it disrespectful. Hopkins replied, “I think it was more of a show of a man vulnerability at that moment when Roy was fighting, (Antonio)Tarver, I believe or Glenn Johnson.”

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Reflecting on the moment, Hopkins shared a broader lesson he’s learned over the years: “I was a villain of it to put a man down when he is down at his side or when he is down by a punch.” Despite losing to Roy Jones Jr. in 1993 and failing to capture the vacant IBF World Middleweight title, Bernard Hopkins showed respect for his former rival. He praised Jones Jr.’s unique, almost unrepeatable style and stated, “If you look at Roy Jones’ defeats and you look at his longevity of victory, and very unorthodox unusual, probably never be again style that he had, I think that good of him in his era will always, always stands now, overshadows anything that what the opposite means—defeat. Roy Jones’ rewards and his victories supersede 10 times than his defeats.”

To close out the interview, Radio Raheem asked Hopkins what he would say if both Roy Jones Jr and Money Mayweather were in the room, listening to him. Hopkins didn’t hesitate: “Make sure you get paid if you fight.” And just like Bernard Hopkins, Oscar De La Hoya also weighed in on the matter.

Oscar De La Hoya breaks down the beef between Floyd Mayweather vs. Roy Jones Jr.

In a recent interview with Fight Hub TV, Oscar De La Hoya offered insight into the mindset of retired fighters and how that very mindset might be fueling the tension between Floyd Mayweather and Roy Jones Jr. When asked about the feud, given his own history with Mayweather, the Golden Boy head honcho dismissed any personal involvement. “No, I’m good with him. I have no business,” he said. “We see all these young kids fighting. So sometimes the emotions get in the way, you know.”

While De La Hoya chalked up the feud to post-retirement restlessness, he acknowledged that Roy Jones Jr. is known for speaking his mind. “He speaks the truth,” De La Hoya noted, while also pointing out that “Floyd is Floyd, and he’ll defend himself till the end.”  But while Oscar views the back-and-forth as harmless entertainment, Roy Jones Jr. clearly doesn’t see it that way.

After Floyd Mayweather mocked him on social media by sharing knockout clips, Jones Jr. initially brushed it off, asserting he was entitled to his opinion. But later, in a more pointed exchange with Seconds Out, the former champion revealed how personal things had become. “You wanna fight? Come on. I ain’t tripping. You wanna troll me, come see me,” he said defiantly. While the odds of the two actually stepping into the ring are slim, especially with the weight gap, boxing has a way of turning long shots into headlines.

Jake Paul’s bold claim that defeating Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. would earn him a place in the WBC cruiserweight rankings has fallen flat.

In the latest WBC update, released two weeks after the Chavez Jr. fight, Paul is nowhere to be seen—not in the Top 15, not even in the Top 40.

This scenario unfolds despite the YouTuber stating that a win over former middleweight champion Chavez Jr. would secure him an official WBC position.

Jake Paul beats Julio Cesar Chavez Jr at Honda Center

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Paul did his part by outpointing Chavez Jr. over ten rounds in Anaheim. However, he expected recognition from boxing’s traditional sanctioning bodies.

But WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman, who had previously flirted with Paul’s ranking eligibility, has withheld a spot entirely, even from their expanded list of 40 cruiserweights.

Fighters with far lesser profiles and less media traction, such as Veljko Raznatovic and Tristan Kalkreuth, feature instead.

WBA to review Jake Paul’s ranking
Hardcore boxing fans will applaud the WBC’s move, especially given Paul’s #14 ranking by the WBA, which remains in place pending a formal review.

Craig Parker, who Paul replaced on the WBA list, spoke exclusively to WBN about the situation.

Asked by WBN if he made a complaint, as stated by Ring Magazine that pro boxers had, Parker denied he was one of them.

“No, my team and I didn’t feel the need to do that,” he told WBN.

“I spoke publicly not just for myself, but for a lot of boxers who felt the same way. That was enough. Now, I’m locked in on what I’m doing and what’s coming next (August 5).

“I think if they put him there, then stand on it. That’s on them.

“Now it just gives him the chance to step in the ring with real fighters, guys like me who earned it the long way,” he added.

WBC Cruiserweight Rankings – July 2025

Meanwhile, the current WBC cruiserweight champion remains Badou Jack, with Michal Cieslak holding the interim strap.

Top contenders include Noel Mikaelyan, Ryan Rozicki, and Chris Billam-Smith, all of whom boast proven resumes in the division.

For Paul, this snub could be a reality check, or perhaps a power play from a sanctioning body unwilling to be swayed by social media stardom alone.

With no WBC International, Silver, or even fringe title in sight, it seems for now: No belt. No ranking. No exception.

Shakur Stevenson made a big statement with his latest world title defence.

He was putting his WBC lightweight title on the line against mandatory challenger William Zepeda at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in Queens, New York, in a bout that many felt could have been Stevenson’s toughest test to date.

Stevenson had received some criticism for his recent performances, but he appeared to silence those critics by putting in a dominant performance, claiming a unanimous decision victory after the judges scored it 119-109, 118-110, 118-110 in his favour.

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It meant that Zepeda suffered the first defeat of his professional career, while Stevenson extended his unbeaten record to 24-0, and has now turned his attention to who he wants to share the ring with next.

Speaking at his post-fight press conference, Stevenson once again made it clear that he wants to fight his long-term rival and fellow world champion Gervonta Davis.

“Who’s next? I told you all who I wanted to fight. The best vs the best. That should be my next fight. I told you all I’m a dog and a top level, elite level fighter. Let’s make boxing great again. Let’s put the best fighters in the ring together and let’s see who comes out victorious.”

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Davis holds the WBA lightweight title, and was expected to return to action in August for a rematch with Lamont Roach, after their controversial first meeting back in March.

That was thrown into doubt though after ‘Tank’ was recently arrested, but Roach has claimed that their rematch is still scheduled to take place next month.