Might Manny Pacquiao actually defeat Floyd Mayweather the second time round, 11 years after their first encounter?
It’s a query boxing followers thought they may by no means have to think about, however in 2026, Mayweather-Pacquiao II might develop into a actuality.
Final month, Pacquiao confirmed he’s open to a rematch, including that “there’s an ongoing negotiation.”
The eight-division world champion ended a four-year absence from the ring with a reputable draw in opposition to WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Many observers felt the 46-year-old did sufficient to assert victory.
Former Pacquiao opponent Tim Bradley –– who fought “Pac-Man” thrice between 2012 and 2016, recording one win and two losses –– shared his ideas on a possible rematch with Mayweather in an interview with FightHype.
“Manny went within the ring with a younger gun [and] acquired a draw. Many individuals thought that he gained the struggle in opposition to Barrios. Barrios is not any straightforward job, man. And Manny was capable of go in there and do what he did in opposition to Barrios.
“Mayweather’s already proven that he can beat Manny Pacquiao. I really feel Mayweather nonetheless at this time, together with his age, he nonetheless will serve and beat Manny Pacquiao.”
Bradley described their first struggle as a “dud,” however defined why Mayweather, even at 48, might nonetheless overcome ‘Pac-Man.’
“It’s Mayweather’s fashion. The way in which he’s capable of keep his distance, struggle on the surface, and preserve Manny reaching whereas countering him on the best way in.”
Bradley isn’t the one one to make their emotions recognized on the potential rematch, with a former world champion who took on each males additionally weighing in together with his ideas.
