Manny Pacquiao said today that he is not yet directly with Floyd Mayweather jr. Talked about a possible battle if he wins on Saturday night against WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 food) said he would discuss the Mayweather-Rematch after the fight.
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Floyd ringside speculation
Mayweather, 48, is alleged to be the Pacquiao’s return against Barrios (29-2-1, 18 food. There is a lot of talk about Floyd being allowed to enter the ring afterwards to call Pacquiao in public for a battle for the WBC belt.
“Manny Pacquiao is different from others,” Pacquiao said for the media After the last press conference when asked why he did not lose the speed at 46. “Not yet”, “Pacquiao said whether he was with Floyd Mayweather jr. Have talks to fight him next if he upsets WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on Saturday.
A rematch between Pacquiao (46) and Mayweather, 47, would be difficult for fans to take seriously, given their ages and the many years they both retired. Mayweather hung his gloves in 2017 after beating Conor McGregor. Mayweather comes from an eight-year retirement to challenge Pacquiao for the WBC 147-Pond title on PPV, would be difficult for fans to understand.
No Mayweather -Determination
“I don’t have it in my mind right now. This is not my focus for Saturday. I always say ‘one by one. “Let’s talk about it after the fight,” Manny says about a re -broadcast with Mayweather. “Let me focus on this battle (Barrios). It’s not an easy opponent. He’s a champion. I have to be 100% spiritual and physically.”
Pacquiao does not reject the idea of a rematch with Mayweather, which tells you everything you need to know. He wants the fight and would jump on the chance to resist Floyd in a rematch, rather than losing his WBC title in his first defense against one of the talented contenders in the rankings.
Last updated on 07/16/2025
