Manny Pacquiao reveals talks over rematch with Floyd Mayweather in December
Manny Pacquiao could be set to return to the ring in December against Floyd Mayweather.
The pair clashed in 2015 in the highest grossing boxing fight of all time, as Mayweather came out on top by unanimous decision.
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And now, they might be running it back, as Pacquiao told : "I'm still active, I'm an active guy, I'm actively training.
"I have an exhibition match this coming December."
Pacquiao continued: "In Japan. We're working on it, the opponent. We're working with Mayweather. Yes [a Mayweather fight]."
Mayweather retired in 2017 with a record of 50-0 and he has kept busy fighting in low risk exhibition bouts, but Pacquiao revealed there is a chance this fight goes on their pro records.
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"I don't know, [it could be pro] if he wants. We're still working on it," Pacquiao said.
With that being said, Mayweather is not the only potential opponent for Pacquiao, as former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor also talked up a fight with 'Pac Man' in Saudi Arabia.
"One of us in the MMA sphere is going to have to put a dint in the boxing run," McGregor said.
"We’re going to have to get in, switch the roles and get a win. And now it’s MMA time.
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"I feel like I’m the person that can do that.
"His excellency (Mohammad bin Salman) set myself and Manny Pacquiao together. There was a discussion, it was close for us to fight in Saudi Arabia about two or three years ago now.
"I'm sure we’ll pick where we left off. MMA is what I have lined up right now so that’s where I’m at. Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom and UFC have a deal so it’s growing. I’m up for anything."
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