Welterweight world titleholder Manny Pacquiao announced Wednesday night that he is negotiating his next fight to be against Amir Khan.
Boxing: Manny Pacquiao Says He’s Willing to Fight Conor McGregor; Dana White Responds
It doesn’t really look like the highly anticipated fight between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor is going to happen, but Manny Pacquiao is now offering an alternative. The WBO Welterweight world champion wants to get in the ring with the UFC star.
Boxing: Floyd Mayweather to Prospective Opponents: ‘I don’t need to fight. I’m well off’
Floyd Mayweather retired from boxing with a perfect 49-0 record. It’s been widely assumed that he will come back for a big 50th win before he’s done completely. Prospective opponents are already lining up for their shot at a big payday, but Mayweather says he’s already well off.
(Photo) Boxing: Manny Pacquiao Wears Jacket With Floyd Mayweather’s Pic While Working Towards Rematch
Manny Pacquiao is back at it, trying to work his way into a fight against Floyd Mayweather. The first fight between the two boxing stars was highly anticipated but ended up being very lackluster. Both Pacquiao and Mayweather decided to retire, but Manny quickly came out of retirement and won against Jessie Vargas, now he’s trying to coax Floyd out of retirement as well.
(Video) Boxing: Floyd Mayweather Booed at Manny Pacquiao Fight; #MayPac2 Now a Possibility
Floyd Mayweather was in the building during Manny Pacquiao’s win over Jessie Vargas this past Saturday. Mayweather didn’t exactly receive a standing ovation, instead, he was booed by fans. Mayweather’s appearance also reignited talks about a possible rematch between him and Pacquiao.
(Video) Boxing: Manny Pacquiao On Spending More Than $1 Million On 2,000 Tickets To His Own Fight
This may come as a surprise to some but Manny Pacquiao has a fight this weekend in Las Vegas. He’s been laying low for a while after he compared gay people to animals but he’s ready to get back in the ring and his opponent this weekend is Jessie Vargas. The last names of Pacquiao and Vargas don’t have the same ring to it as Mayweather and Pacquiao, which might explain why he bought so many tickets to his own fight.
