Boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather could face each other once again—more than a decade after their first meeting.
The American won their initial bout, but Pacquiao later revealed at a press conference that he had entered the fight with an injured right shoulder.
The two boxing legends fought in a superstar bout in May 2015 for the unified world welterweight title, where Mayweather took the win by unanimous decision.
Both fighters had previously retired from the sport but yet seem to be unable to stay away from the ring with Mayweather competing in exhibitions and Pacquiao returning to professional boxing in July this year.
“Right now we have a lot of negotiations about my next fight – there’s a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather,” Pacquiao said.
“I’d love to have another fight, a rematch with Floyd Mayweather. So I hope that in the negotiations, we can understand each other and we can negotiate well.”
A world champion in eight divisions from flyweight to super welterweight, Pacquiao was enshrined in the International Boxing Hall of Fame in June.
Pacquiao initially retired in 2021 with a record of 62-8-2 with 39 KOs, fighting in some of the biggest blockbusters of the 2000s. He said he’d always sought the toughest opponents so he could continuing testing himself.
The Filipino boxer also served his country as a senator from 2016-22.
Pacquiao lost to Mayweather in 2015 in a bout that had been billed as the “fight of century,” but he later disclosed he’d been hampered by a shoulder injury.
In the meantime, he’ll be focusing on his son, Jimuel Pacquiao, who will make his pro debut against American Brendan Lally on November 29 in California.
“I’m excited, but I’m worried about my son,” the former senator said. “He started late, but that is his passion, so I will support him. I’m praying for him for a safe fight.”
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