In the world of boxing, few rivalries have captured the imagination of fans, quite like the showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao . Their first encounter in 2015 was billed as the “Fight of the Century” and generated unprecedented hype and anticipation. Now, it seems a potential rematch between the two boxing legends is gaining traction. Furthermore, Floyd’s uncle Jeff Mayweather suggested it would be more intriguing to fans than the current big fights.
While Floyd Mayweather nor his camp have officially responded, the president of the Japanese MMA promotion confirmed the fight. Subsequently, The Mayweather Channel spoke to Mayweather’s uncle about the importance of the fight. With the fight taking place in Japan as part of a Japanese promotion, there were questions about whether fans would even want to see it. However, Mayweather’s uncle disagreed with this and stated:
Yeah! It’s still relevant, and there's probably going to be more people wanting to see that fight than the biggest fight they have here in terms of the generation of fighters that they have right now. Jeff Mayweather via YT
Hence, Mayweather’s uncle suggested that the fight was not only relevant but somewhat more significant than the current biggest fights. Furthermore, even though eight years have passed since their first fight, Jeff believed that fans would still want to see the rematch.
With his undefeated record of 50-0, Mayweather boasts a defensive prowess and technical skill that few can match. Conversely, Pacquiao is renowned for his lightning-fast speed and relentless aggression inside the ring. Hence, the rematch between the two boxing legends will be extremely exciting.
Jeff Mayweather discusses Floyd Mayweather’s preparation
The boxing world awaits to see the fight of the century rematch between Pacquiao and Mayweather. The rematch of their epic 2015 showdown is expected to break PPV records and revenue records. Amid all this excitement, Mayweather’s uncle shared some key insights into Mayweather’s training and mindset.
Regarding Mayweather and Pacquiao, Jeff believed that their mindset going into the rematch would be nothing short of a warrior’s mentality. Hence, Jeff believed both fighters would prepare well, even if it was an exhibition fight. Furthermore, Mayweather’s uncle highlighted the dedication and hard work that Mayweather had always put in.
Furthermore, this rematch is not just about legacy because it could be a massive financial success. While Mayweather has yet to speak publicly about the rematch, the boxing world is eagerly awaiting what could be an all-time record-setting event financially and in terms of history.
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