Mayweather vs Pacquiao II is about to occur on a RIZIN card in 2024, based on Manny Pacquiao and RIZIN boss Nobuyuki Sakakibara.
The announcement was made on New Yr’s Eve in Japan as Pacquiao attended as a particular visitor.
“Pac-Man” acknowledged he had permission to verify the combat when taking to the microphone.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao rematch in 2024
“I hope to see you in Japan in a giant combat in opposition to Floyd Mayweather,’ Pacquiao acknowledged. “I’m excited for that.”
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It’s not the primary time Pacquiao has talked about Mayweather. He initially outlined that the Mayweather combat was to occur this month.
When attending Tyson Fury vs Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia, Pacquiao mentioned: “I’ve an exhibition match coming in December in Japan.
“We’re engaged on the opponent. We’re working with Mayweather.”
Requested the place the combat would happen, Pacquiao replied: “Tokyo.”
Sakakibara additionally confirmed Mayweather vs Pacquiao II will happen on a RIZIN invoice to be confirmed. World Boxing Information believes that might be New Yr’s Eve in 2024.
Pacquiao’s full plate
For the time being, Pacquiao has so much on his plate. He’s dealing with Buakaw Banchamek on April 20. The eight-weight champion is then hoping to compete on the Paris 2024 Olympics.
“[I’m hoping to qualify for the Olympics, and I am] ready for that. I’m excited for that,” confirmed Pacquiao earlier this yr.
“From the start, I mentioned after I went to Manila that I needed to hitch the Philippine workforce. However I used to be rejected as a result of they mentioned I didn’t understand how [to fight]. So, I used to be pressured to show professional at 16.
“‘That’s the explanation for this. From the start, it’s been a dream in my coronary heart to get a gold medal within the Olympics.
“We’re nonetheless speaking in regards to the technique of the qualifiers if I nonetheless need to take part or not. We could have an announcement about it.”
The Buakaw combat, the Olympics, and Mayweather already imply a seven-bout haul for Manny Pacquiao subsequent yr. Not too long ago turning 45, the longer term Corridor of Famer reveals no indicators of slowing down.
Mayweather vs Pacquiao initially occurred in Could 2015. The occasion broke gate receipts and Pay Per View data when Mayweather took the victory on the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao cited a shoulder damage for a poor efficiency in a disappointing combat. Followers have since craved a rematch that has taken 9 years to come back to fruition.
Whether or not each males will look to be sanctioned for knowledgeable bout or if the combat will finally be moved exterior Japan will all rely on fan curiosity.
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