Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are two of the best boxers of all time. However, it’s the influencer-turned-boxer Jake Paul the one calling them out as their anticipated rematch has been delayed. According to the youngster, their egos are what’s stopping the fight.
When asked about the negotiations between Pacquiao and Mayweather, Paul was firm in his stance. “This is the problem with boxing, people in the sport who aren’t professional, it makes us all look bad. There are so many egos. People think that they’re bigger or better than they are multiple times.”
Paul also slammed the multiple shenanigans that can stall or taint fighting negotiations. “It all comes down to things like ring size, what shoes you can wear, what gloves you can use. It’s like, stop and just fight.”
Mayweather vs Pacquiao II would be a massive event despite age
Arguably the best two boxers of the 21st century, Mayweather and Pacquiao faced each other past their primes, and way too late. It was also a controversial bout that Mayweather won by decision. Pacquiao fought with a torn rotator cuff, which he disclosed after the fight.
The bout was on May, 2015 and people always thought that a rematch with both healthy would be a sure fight. It never came to fruition. Now, with both fighters very aged, it would still be a massive event given the names implicated.
Will it be an exhibition or a professional bout?
That’s been one of the holdouts. Mayweather wanted it to be an exhibition, while Pacquiao wanted a pro fight. At first, it was announced as a professional bout, but Mayweather insists it isn’t. As of now, the fight is scheduled for September 19th, 2026.
The venue is also yet to be confirmed. At first, it was going to take place in The Sphere in Las Vegas. However, that hasn’t been set in stone either. It remains to be seen if the fight is going to actually take place, but for now, it’s a tug of war between both sides.
