FLOYD MAYWEATHER VS. MANNY PACQUIAO II – THE RUMORS THAT WON’T GO AWAY

 Now more likely to be an exhibition than anything else, there’s no doubting that Mayweather is on Pacquiao’s mind and vice versa.

The lingering process comes as Pacquiao prepares for another massive Pay Per View event following Mayweather’s return to the Showtime spotlight.

When they fought in 2015, Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao broke box office records with an insurmountable 4.6m buys.

Reports both could meet again in an exhibition, potentially next year, are back doing the rounds. They come on the back of jibes from both sides in the public domain.

“When I come and do an exhibition or come out and box and have some fun, I do it because I want to do it, not because I have to do it,” Mayweather said about Pacquiao.

“Whereas Pacquiao at his age, it’s sad that he has to fight. I’m financially set. I want to let everybody know this.”

Pacquiao, speaking to Power and Play, responded: “Why would I try to fight an undefeated fighter if I’m chasing the paycheck? We know this is a real fight [against Errol Spence].

“I fight because this is my passion. I love beating undefeated fighters and bringing honor to my country. I’m not like some other guys who are in it just for the money.