Forward of a reported rematch, Manny Pacquiao is unconvinced by Floyd Mayweather’s claims that he’s the best fighter of all time, and has even questioned his well-known 50-0 document.
Again in 2015, Pacquiao turned the forty eighth identify of Mayweather’s resume, shedding by unanimous choice in Las Vegas on an evening the place the principle occasion underwhelmed however the funds soared.
It’s for that purpose Netflix has backed a rematch between the pair, set for later this yr, however beneath elevated scrutiny since Mayweather has u-turned on the preliminary announcement.
Talking to Vibe, Pacquiao mentioned that the struggle is contractually agreed. He then dismissed Mayweather’s declare as the most effective of all time, saying that others had retired undefeated earlier than him and can once more. The truth is, the Filipino icon doesn’t even imagine that ought to be the case for his rival, saying he misplaced to Oscar De La Hoya in 2007.
“I feel the struggle with Oscar De La Hoya, he misplaced it. Assessment it. I do know what boxing is, and for those who overview and watch the struggle, Floyd misplaced. Very clear, so watch that.”
Mayweather confronted Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas in what was, on the time, the largest struggle within the sport.
The struggle was aggressive early, with De La Hoya utilizing his jab and measurement, however Mayweather adjusted because it went on, touchdown the cleaner, extra correct work down the stretch. He took a break up choice to win the title and, in doing so, changed ‘The Golden Boy’ as boxing’s main business draw.
De La Hoya has lengthy since criticised Mayweather for not taking a contractual rematch clause, accusing him of a well-timed retirement and comeback to keep away from it.
If that was the case, the American icon might face comparable accusations in 2026, as it’s trying more and more just like the Pacquiao rematch – regardless of his feedback – is in jeopardy.
