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FORMER world champion Manny “Pacman” Paccquiao announced that he is ready for a rematch with American rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. this year. <\/p>\n
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Pacquiao made the announcement during an appearance at Rizin 45 in Japan on New Year’s Eve event on Dec. 31, 2023.<\/p>\n
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Rizin chief executive Nobuyuki Sakakibara, in a video posted on his social media accounts, asked Pacquiao:”Can you please fight Floyd Mayweather next year?”<\/p>\n
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Pacquiao answered: “Thank you so much for inviting me here again. “I’m sorry for the last time we promised I’m going to fight this year. But like Sakakibara-san explained, next year, I hope to see you here in Japan again with a big fight against… Floyd Mayweather.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Other details about the fight have yet to be revealed. Mayweather has also not responded to the announcement.<\/p>\n
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Pacquiao and Mayweather famously fought in May 2015, in a bout billed as the “Fight of the Century.”<\/p>\n
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Mayweather won via unanimous decision.<\/p>\n
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Both Pacquiao and Mayweather are retired<\/p>\n
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It remains to be seen if the planned rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao will be an exhibition bout or a full-fledged professional showdown. <\/p>\n
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