Pacquiao says he is negotiating a rematch with Mayweather

Filipino, who lost his first duel in May, hopes to face the North American again, despite his rival having retired

Bruno ferreira

28/10/2015 | 19:58

Pacquiao says he is negotiating a rematch with Mayweather. Photo: Disclosure

One of the most anticipated and profitable fights in boxing history could have a second chapter in the future. Manny Pacquiao has revealed that he is negotiating a rematch with Floyd Mayweather as his next engagement in the ring.

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After several years of expectations and frustrated negotiations, Pacquiao and Mayweather finally faced each other in May this year, in Las Vegas (USA). The North American prevailed in the judges' decision. After that, Mayweather won another fight, against Andre Berto, and then retired, but Pacquiao was hopeful about seeing the rematch happen.

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“I still don’t know who my next opponent will be, but we are now negotiating a rematch with Floyd Mayweather, so I hope that happens,” declared Pacquiao, in a chat with fans on his Facebook page.

Pacquiao, 36 years old, has a record of 56 wins, six losses and two draws; Mayweather, 38, considered the highest paid athlete in the world, retired from the ring with an undefeated professional record, with 49 wins in 49 fights.

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