Manny Pacquiao is reportedly lining up further exhibitions, possibly against Floyd Mayweather, after facing off against a combat YouTuber in December.
Conor McGregor and Mayweather are top of the list after both previously had links to Middle Eastern match-ups.
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Pacquiao vs McGregor Pacquiao vs. McGregor was reportedly almost agreed in 2020 after Floyd Mayweather decided against a “Pacman” rematch.
This scenario is no longer the case if you believe Mayweather’s own words that he could make nine figures in the coming year.
Buboy Fernandez, Pacquiao’s trainer when in the Philippines, confirmed more exhibitions are afoot after DK Yoo.
“Especially now that we don’t have a world champion),” Fernandez said. “This exhibition bout is no joke because they will fight without headgear, unlike other exhibitions.
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“[As] not only his best friend but his trainer, I need to support him. To make sure that he is in condition,” he added.
Regarding another exhibition in 2023, Buboy replied: “We cannot say, but it’s possible.
“We can’t really say for good because, in the end, it’s up to him. It’s still different when it’s Manny Pacquiao who’s fighting.”
Mayweather vs Pacquiao As WBN first reported, Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II was the first choice for Middle Eastern investors when the subject first got brokered.
Eventually, Mayweather didn’t make a move on the option. This led Pacquiao to McGregor, with the same thing possible in 2023.
If Mayweather doesn’t come to the table, the situation leaves Pacquiao and McGregor free to begin the groundwork. They will again reignite plans for a Pay Per View clash that will excite all except knowledgable boxing fans.
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The truth is, McGregor has simply no chance to win. Not even a puncher’s chance to win. Sentiments that were echoed before his Mayweather clash in 2017.
UFC star out of his depth Mayweather proved that McGregor is out of his depth. The Irishman cannot compete with the top stars inside a boxing ring.
His game is UFC, which isn’t the same. No amount of amateur boxing experience could prepare McGregor for either Mayweather or Pacquiao.
McGregor found it tough enough to get anywhere near Mayweather. Therefore, with Pacquiao having significantly more speed than Mayweather, McGregor truly has no chance.
Boxing won’t buy it. That’s a fact, as we already know the outcome. We didn’t even need the Mayweather blueprint to see that fact.
