Manny Pacquiao says Floyd Mayweather has ‘almost’ agreed to a rematch

Manny Pacquiao said he has “almost” agreed to a rematch with fellow boxing legend Floyd Mayweather.

The two former multi-weight world champions met for the first time in 2015, in what was described as the “fight of the century”.

Mayweather won after 12 rounds by unanimous decision, but Pacquiao said he suffered a shoulder injury and told the BBC in 2018 that he “cannot retire with peace of mind after that defeat.”

The 46-year-old retired in 2021 but returned to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in his comeback fight in July, with Barrios retaining his title following a majority draw.

Mayweather has fought a series of exhibition matches since his retirement with an undefeated record in 2017, and the 48-year-old American is scheduled to face Mike Tyson next year.

But Pacquiao says Mayweather’s camp is “in negotiations” about a rematch that would “likely” take place in Las Vegas.

“It depends on whether we can understand each other,” the Filipino told Seconds Out., external “My people and his people [are] “With direct coordination.”

Referring to his 2015 injury, Pacquiao added: “It’s very interesting because right now, I don’t have a shoulder problem.

He added, “I’m sure the boxing world will be excited if the rematch goes ahead. He has his own decision, so I can’t prevent him from fighting Mike Tyson.”

The exhibition fight between Mayweather and former heavyweight champion Tyson (59 years old) is scheduled to take place next spring, but the exact date has not yet been confirmed.