“Don’t let them trick you into getting ass whooped again,” When Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao reignited rivalry after 7 years of iconic boxing match

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao had a heated back and forth at the Mayweather vs Mikuru Askura press conference in 2022.

“Don’t let them trick you into getting ass whooped again,” When Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao reignited rivalry after 7 years of iconic boxing match

Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao (Image Courtesy - IndiaTimes)

After retiring from professional boxing, legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather continues to fight young boxers worldwide. He has fought YouTubers, amateur boxers, and former opponents. In 2022, Mayweather went to Japan to fight against a Japanese MMA fighter, Mikuru Asakura. Mayweather met up with former opponent Manny Pacquiao at the press conference.

The former opponents primarily embraced each other and sat beside each other at the press conference. Pacquiao then announced that he was there for his fighter Asakura. When asked about the fight, Floyd Mayweather said, “There is no blueprint to beating Floyd Mayweather, he could tell you that.” Mayweather constantly insulted Pacquiao during the conference.

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Mayweather warned the fellow legend, “Don’t let them trick you into getting ass whooped again.” Manny Pacquiao jokingly replied to Mayweather by saying he is the younger boxer and has one of the most decorated careers. He also mentioned that humility is one of the most essential traits a championship boxer should have.

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Their fight in 2015 was a huge financial success, generating over $500 million in revenue. The Mayweather-Pacquiao fight is one of the greatest fights in boxing history. It was the culmination of years of anticipation and hype and sparked enormous interest in boxing. The fight will go down in boxing history as one of the most significant.

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Fans react to the exchange between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao

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Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao (Image Courtesy- The New York Times)

Fans had hoped for a Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch for a long time, but it never happened. It’s a shame because it would have been a fantastic fight to witness. Both boxers were still in their prime in 2015 and were two of the best fighters in the world. The recent interaction between the former opponents raised fans’ hopes. Check out some of the fan reactions:

Many fans were disappointed because they expected a more exciting and competitive fight. Pacquiao was frustrated by Mayweather’s defensive style and could not land punches with much power. Mayweather also outboxed Pacquiao and dominated the fight from beginning to end—more the reason fans wanted to see a rematch between the two boxers.

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