This month’s second date marked the 10th anniversary of Floyd Mayweather Jr.‘s 2015 bout against Manny Pacquiao, which the undefeated Hall of Famer won, adding another unanimous decision victory to his perfect record and thereby cementing his place as arguably the best boxer of his generation. Talking about the fight itself, the bout lived up to the name—The Fight of the Century, in terms of boxing events. Breaking PPV revenue records in the U.S., it grossed $600 million in total revenue. No doubt, if a rematch were to happen, fans around the globe would drool to watch. There were even talks of a rematch. However, it never materialized.

Both Pac-Man and Pretty Boy now fall under the retired list of boxers. But, for some athletes, it’s just harder to stay off canvas than fighting out of their primes. While the 46-year-old Filipino legend aims to fight the WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios next on July 19th, Floyd Mayweather Sr., Money’s father and on-and-off trainer, has boldly predicted the outcome of an exhibition rematch, if it were to happen today.

In a ringside interview with The Mayweather Channel, run by Mayweather Sr. and his brother Jeff Mayweather, the father of the boxing legend was asked by the reporter to choose sides on who would win if Jr. were to fight the Filipino. Instantly, the 72-year-old father fell into an obvious answer, saying, “Oh man.” Another reporter who stood behind the camera sensed that Sr. was going to be biased and told him to come up with an honest answer. To which, the former boxer burst out laughing, while stating, “Don’t be biased? I got to be biased.“

After stating the obvious, the reporter pressed Mayweather Sr. to be honest about who he would pick as the probable winner. Holding up the microphone, the reporter even added jokingly that Manny Pacquiao wanted to get trained under him for this particular fight, if it ever were to happen. “I whoop his a**,” retorted Sr. blatantly. This is pretty obvious, considering that the Michigan native and the 62-8 boxer’s camps have been as much rivals as they both have been after the first and only fight. “Imma whoop him before Floyd [Jr.] whoop him,” continued Sr.

One and a half minutes into the conversation, the reporter asked if Floyd Jr. can beat both Pacquiao and Conor McGregor in one night in a rematch. Sr. reacted as if it were a simple task for his son. “I really believe so…I’m telling you the honest truth…Floyd can whoop Pacquiao and then turn right back around…give him about three rounds rest, then he’ll come back and get [defeat] Conor. And I’m telling you, both of them going to sleep [get knocked out],” he stated confidently.

Some may think that this comment would reignite the age-old rivalry, but Pacquiao is just too busy to notice the notice now.

Manny Pacquiao focused on the title fight with Mario Barrios

Since announcing his retirement in a Facebook video in September four years ago, he fought two exhibition matches in December 2022 (vs. DK Yoo) and July last year (vs. Rukiya Anpo). Meanwhile, PacMan also served as the Philippines’ Senator from 2016 to 2022.

But, the change in Pacquiao’s plans was well out when WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman, announced through Boxing King Media that the eight-division champ will return to the sport, getting a shot at claiming the WBC welterweight belt from Mario Barrios in July. He said that Manny Pacquiao’s first title was at flyweight with the WBC, and the veteran boxer wants to retire the same way. The exact date was later revealed to be July 19th this year. Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather Jr is busy with his real estate dealings in New York.

So, right now, it looks like both Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are busy with their own stuff, making it unlikely for a rematch to occur, at least anytime soon. Therefore, Sr.’s comments seem to be a thing of the future. Do you think there may be an exhibition bout happening between Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr. this year?