Recently in Las Vegas, rumors of a possible second showdown between two ring legends took on new life. Insider Lance Pugmire, after visiting Floyd Mayweather’s training gym, reported that the former champions’ teams are already testing the waters for an upcoming mega event.
Secret Negotiations: What We Found
According to Pugmire, employees of the “Mayweather Boxing Club” confirmed that “Money” plans to attend Manny Pacquiao’s show in person. Backstage sources say talks have begun and the sides are meticulously discussing details. No official statements have been made, but insiders are convinced that contact is established and both camps are serious.
The Rematch Condition—Pacquiao Must Defeat Barrios
The key trigger for signing the contract is said to be the Filipino’s upcoming bout against the durable American Mario Barrios. A Manny victory will be the decisive argument: promoters believe that only on the back of a fresh Pacquiao triumph will the rematch achieve maximum resonance and commercial weight.
Legacy of the First Bout and Sporting Intrigue
The first meeting in May 2015 entered the annals as the “Fight of the Century.” That night the unbeaten Mayweather won by unanimous decision, unifying the WBC, WBA, and WBO welterweight titles (up to 66.7 kg). Since then both veterans have stepped away from the active pinnacle, yet their names still draw audiences, and endless debates over the fairness of the judges’ verdict only fuel interest in a possible rematch.
Billions at Stake: The Super-Class Financial Math
Industry experts predict astronomical sums. Broadcasting rights alone could surpass past records, and combined payouts to the boxers, according to sources, may exceed one billion dollars. Add pay-per-view subscriptions and advertising deals—and it becomes clear why each side views the rematch as the deal of the century.
If the stars align, fans will have a rare chance to watch two master tacticians step into the squared circle once again, putting their legacies on the line for the right to call themselves the best of the best.
