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Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather were the two names who dominated the pinnacle of boxing for more than a decade.

Even now, Pacquiao remains a notable force in the sport as a top welterweight and Mayweather's name is never far from the headlines despite his retirement.

 Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao generated half a billion dollars in 2015
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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao generated half a billion dollars in 2015Credit: Getty Images - Getty

On Saturday night, the 42-year-old Filipino is set to challenge Yordenis Ugas for the WBA world title.

This is the belt Pacquiao won by beating Keith Thurman back in 2019, but was stripped of for inactivity despite the pandemic preventing his ring return.

He was supposed to be facing Errol Spence, however Spence suffered a serious eye injury and was forced to withdraw so he could undergo surgery.

Regardless of the result against his replacement foe, Pacquiao has admitted that this could be his final fight.

 Ugas is now the WBA welterweight champion
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Ugas is now the WBA welterweight championCredit: Sean Michael Ham/TGB

Over the next five years, both Mayweather and Pacquiao's significance to the current boxing scene will undoubtedly fade to some degree and they are already planning for their futures.

Mayweather has his hands in plenty of businesses including his own strip clubs, while Pacquiao is already a senator in his native Philippines and rumoured to be targeting the presidency.

However, the pair could both have futures in boxing as trainers.

Last year, Floyd announced his intention to become a coach and showed footage of himself teaching his son Koraun Mayweather the basics.

 Mayweather won by unanimous decision
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Mayweather won by unanimous decisionCredit: Getty Images - Getty

Manny too has taken his son Jimuel Pacquiao on the pads.

In his four amateur fights so far, Jimuel has three wins and one loss. Koraun is yet to have a bout.

 

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