Manny Pacquiao. PHOTO BY REM ZAMORA/INQUIRER/
Filipino ring icon Manny Pacquiao has made it known that he will return to the ring, but the schedule of his comeback dims the possibility of a rematch against undefeated American star Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Various websites have reported that Pacquiao has slated his return on 2016.
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“I’m ready to fight, next year. I’m fine,” Pacquiao was quotes by websites as telling Viva.co.id.
Pacquiao and Mayweather fought last May, with the brash American taking home a unanimous victory that left several fans, most of who forked large sums for tickets and pay-per-view buys, disappointed.
Pacquiao has always said he is open to a rematch, while Mayweather has continuously ridiculed the shoulder injury that the Filipino ring icon said slowed him down during their megabout.
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Mayweather has punched up another controversy after slapping a dummy that he referred to as Pacquiao in a video that has made its rounds over social media.
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Pacquiao said he was disappointed by Mayweather’s latest antics but urged supporters to “understand” his rival, taking a dig at the latter’s past by reminding people he is an ex-convict. CFC