Manny Pacquiao stands accused of copying Floyd Mayweather after signing a take care of the identical Japanese promoter for an exhibition.
“Pac-Man” was current as Mayweather fought at RIZIN in 2022. Nonetheless, many followers wished the pair to struggle and now not stall a rematch.
Subsequently, frustration was obvious on the choice of the Filipino famous person to face a Japanese kickboxer as an alternative of Floyd.
Manny Pacquiao at RIZIN
The response was combined as Pacquiao mentioned: “Just a few months in the past, I used to be right here as a visitor. At present I’ve a really thrilling announcement tonight.
“I’ve agreed with Rizin to struggle subsequent yr. The date will quickly be introduced. Additionally, my opponent that Rizin will select. I’m open and excited to struggle a Japanese fighter.”
Followers took to social media to state Pacquiao was ‘copying‘ Mayweather and will have signed a deal to struggle in exhibitions elsewhere.
The shock announcement comes simply months after Mayweather brought on panic at RIZIN 38 by turning up late.
Nobuyuki Sakakibara was visibly shaken when Mayweather arrived shortly earlier than he was as a consequence of face Mikuru Asakura.
“Only a whereas in the past, Mayweather arrived in Japan safely! – Initially, I’m relieved,” Nobu joked.
“I’ll maintain you posted on Mayweather’s developments in Japan. And at last, Battle Week begins tomorrow!
“I’m going to organize properly till subsequent weekend. Keep tuned!”
Floyd Mayweather rematch
Mayweather received simply however had many different irons within the hearth. Pacquiao will undoubtedly be inundated with affords, however the occasion followers wish to see most is a return of the 2015 Pay Per View.
“MayPac” broke worldwide PPV data that also stand at this time, having bought over 5 million buys throughout the planet.
In the event that they did it once more, even in an exhibition capability, they might break the benchmark set by Mike Tyson vs Roy Jones Jr. of 1.5 million gross sales.
Nonetheless, Tyson’s former coach Teddy Atlas is lower than enthusiastic concerning the pair sharing the ring once more after their first effort.
“That ship has sailed. I’ve seen that film already. And it wasn’t too good the primary time. No, I don’t wish to see it,” Atlas advised Sirius XM Boxing Radio.
“The struggle was 5 years too late when it happened. I wish to see that struggle 5 or three years later [or seven]. No.
“The unhappy half in that, that to me – you would possibly as properly be placing a light-weight outdoors your house saying I want cash. That’s what that yells and screams.”
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