Manny Pacquiao fought with much vigor and intensity in his final fight with Timothy Bradley, but new reports indicate that he may yet face Floyd Mayweather in a rematch.
According to the latest reports, Mayweather and Pacquiao might have announced their retirement from boxing, but Top Rank CEO Bob Arum still believes that a rematch could be happening in the future. The two boxers clashed back in 2015 in the richest fight in boxing history, where Mayweather won by unanimous decision.
Ever since, boxing fans have been wishing for the pair to go head-to head in a rematch. While Pacquiao maintained that he would retire after beating Bradley, the Filipino left the door stating that "I might enjoy retired life or I may come back," Mirror reported.
Meanwhile, Mayweather has not been in any fight since his victory over Andre Berto in 2015. His win stretched his 49-fight unbeaten record although fans believe that he will truly become a hero when he makes it 50. Nevertheless, the boxer repeatedly insists that he is happy in retirement and has no urge to fight.
According to TMZ Sports, promoter Arum still hopes that Mayweather and Pacquiao will clash again, claiming that it is unlikely for them to turn down the opportunity. "If either man agrees to fight, my feeling is that they won't be able to resist." He told the publication.
For the time being, Pacquiao, the boxer who has become a global phenomenon, wants to honor his promise he made to his family that he will retire. Above and beyond this, the champion plans to concentrate on his political career.
Opinion polls in the Philippines show that the boxer is already a safe bet to take one the 12 senate seats. He insists that his venture is not for his personal glory, but for the honor of his country, and wishes to fight poverty in the Philippines while promoting the faith in Jesus Christ. As well known, Pacquiao is a part-time evangelical pastor, who promotes faith in christianity.
Even so, he is still celebrated, especially in the Philippines, and his response to Mayweather's rematch is highly awaited worldwide.
Here is a clip showing a highlight of Pacquiao's fight against Bradley: