Manny Pacquiao is being hounded out of retirement by a proposal to face a controversial British welterweight aiming to restore his popularity.
World Boxing Information understands that Pacquiao is once more contemplating a battle with Conor Benn, primarily as a crutch to assist the undefeated boxer discover a path to stardom.
Benn is scuffling with out-of-the-ring points and trolling on social media each time he or the promoter’s Matchroom posts something. Two failed drug exams but to be absolutely cleared up are the wrongdoer.
The state of affairs stems from two antagonistic findings by the Voluntary Anti-Doping Company utilized by the World Boxing Council. Benn has protested his innocence however has but to ship any agency proof.
His opinion that the exams had been contaminated as a consequence of insufficient procedures is but to be formally backed up. Benn didn’t settle for one other idea of “overconsumption of eggs” by the WBC.
It’s hoped pitting Benn towards an aged Pacquiao, win or lose, will assist elevate “The Destroyer” to a different degree.
Manny Pacquiao’s PR nightmare
Nonetheless, WBN believes Pacquiao’s acceptance of the battle can be a public relations nightmare. If the “Pac-Man” indicators a contract to battle Benn, the previous Congressman will immediately be embroiled in a UK media storm.
An attraction towards lifting a short lived UK suspension stays on a knife edge. Pacquiao must cope with it virtually instantly after an official announcement.
Matchroom promoter Eddie Hearn stated a proper choice can be made in February. It’s now early March, and there’s no conclusion. Nonetheless, it appears that evidently regardless of the verdict is, Benn will proceed to battle outdoors the UK jurisdiction as he has executed for 2 fights.
The Pacquiao battle may occur in Saudi Arabia or the US, leaving many scratching their heads at why there are even drug testing methods in place.
Pacquiao hasn’t had all of it his approach in that division, both. Rumors and accusations of efficiency enhancing drug use adopted Pacquiao for years. That is primarily as a consequence of Floyd Mayweather sharing his ideas with the general public.
Subsequently, Pacquiao vs Benn may grow to be one other storm of PED furor ought to the pair comply with face one another this yr. If Pacquiao is to return at 45, a rematch with Mayweather is alleged to be the very best precedence.
One other loss at this stage, following defeat to Yordenis Ugas in 2021, would hurt Pacquiao’s legacy. The identical occurred to Roy Jones Jr. when he regularly fought too lengthy on the finish of his profession.
Pacquiao has been urged to stay out of the game and maintain his gloves hung up. Pacquiao should search solace in his household and make the right choice.
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