World Boxing Information understands that Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are unlikely to comply with via on a earlier affirmation for a December rematch.
Chatting with Sean Gibbons lately, the MP Promotions President instructed WBN that Pacquiao is shifting ahead with a WBC title shot towards Mario Barrios. This ongoing state of affairs means Pacquiao’s announcement at RIZIN’s New Yr’s Eve occasion final yr.
The eight-weight boxing legend took to the ring and knowledgeable the gang that he would face his outdated rival in 2024.
“I hope to see you in Japan in a giant struggle towards Floyd Mayweather,’ Pacquiao said. “I’m excited for that.”
In Saudi Arabia, he added, “I’ve an exhibition match coming in December [2024] in Japan. We’re engaged on the opponent. We’re working with Mayweather.”
Requested the place the struggle would happen, Pacquiao replied: “Tokyo.”
Mayweather vs Pacquiao 2 delayed
The consensus was that Mayweather vs. Pacquiao II was tentatively agreed to for New Yr’s Eve this yr at RIZIN’s most important occasion of 2024. Nonetheless, with Pacquiao returning to the skilled ranks within the coming months, the Mayweather struggle won’t be able to go forward in December.
WBN Lead Author Alan Dawson confirmed on Wednesday in a complete unique on the way forward for Premier Boxing Champions that Pacquiao vs. Barrios shall be a part of the PBC schedule. On the identical day, Gibbons stated much like WBN.
This final result leaves Mayweather ready within the wings for his nemesis to complete his professional profession once more whereas he competes in exhibitions worldwide. The ‘Cash’ man’s newest is in Mexico this weekend.
Talking on the remaining press convention this week, Mayweather outlined his pleasure.
“I’m again in Mexico once more. I spoke about this the opposite day. The nation of Mexico. The boxing pedigree in the entire nation. Since I used to be slightly child, it has been actually unbelievable. There are such a lot of legendary champions. So many legendary fighters,” stated Mayweather.
“One factor about me is that I’ve heard all of it. I’ve been all over the world and competed towards the very best. Whenever you discuss concerning the Olympics, I’ve competed towards the very best, whether or not it was the world champion within the Olympics or professionally.
“I need to say thanks to my staff and the Gottis. Let’s go on the market and placed on a present,” he concluded.
Pacquiao was not talked about, because the rematch firmly goes on the again burner.
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