Manny confirms Floyd rematch for 2024.
Get ready for an electrifying showdown, as the iconic Manny Pacquiao spilled the beans on an epic rematch with Floyd Mayweather in 2024! The thrilling revelation unfolded in Japan at the grand RIZIN New Year’s Eve MMA event, where the 45-year-old Pac Man, radiating joy, joyously shared the exciting news.
With an infectious smile, Pacquiao, standing alongside RIZIN CEO Nobuyuki Sakakibara, responded with just two words to the question of a Mayweather rematch: "I'm ready." Expressing gratitude for the invitation, Manny apologized for the previous unfulfilled promise of a fight and teased a colossal showdown in Japan against none other than Floyd Mayweather. "I’m excited for that," he added, leaving fans on the edge of their seats.
The burning question lingers: Will fans rally behind Mayweather-Pacquiao II, an exhibition match? The lackluster bout in May 2015 left a void, but with both fighters older and in an exhibition setting, skepticism abounds. Nonetheless, the allure of the rematch and the potential financial windfall will undoubtedly draw viewers in for a spectacle.
Pacquiao is set to kick off the excitement with an exhibition against Muay Thai fighter Buakaw Banchamek in Thailand this April. Meanwhile, Mayweather, in his quest for another lucrative matchup, is gearing up for an exhibition rematch against John Gotti III in Las Vegas.
While RIZIN president Nobuyuki Sakakibara confirmed negotiations for the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch on one of their upcoming cards, specifics remain under wraps. Mayweather and his team are yet to confirm the exhibition, but the buzz is undeniable.
Rewind to 2015 when the two boxing legends finally collided, creating the most financially lucrative combat sports event in history. Mayweather secured victory with a twelve-round unanimous decision in a pay-per-view extravaganza that shattered records with 4.6 million purchases. Both fighters, having retired from professional boxing, continue to captivate audiences in exhibition contests, with Mayweather showcasing his skills in two RIZIN events in Japan. Brace yourselves for a rematch that promises to reignite the spark of two boxing legends, creating an unforgettable spectacle in 2024.
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