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.
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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.”
