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MIAMI, FL – JUNE 6: Floyd Mayweather meets with the press following the Mayweather vs Paul: Bragging Rights boxing event on June 06, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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MIAMI, FL – JUNE 6: Floyd Mayweather meets with the press following the Mayweather vs Paul: Bragging Rights boxing event on June 06, 2021, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The rivalry for the best between Floyd Mayweather, and Manny Pacquiao, produced one of the biggest boxing contest of all times. Though the 50-0 legend, emerged victorious, Pacquiao’s skills stunned him. The fight was so close that it was hard to pass verdict even after 12 rounds of the slugfest.
Recently, while talking about the Filipino legend, Mayweather passed a three-word remark.
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A journalist named, Daniel Yanofsky, reported it on Twitter. He wrote, “Floyd Mayweather called Manny Pacquiao a “future world champion.” I think he meant Hall of Famer. Or something of that nature.”
Floyd Mayweather called Manny Pacquiao a "future world champion." I think he meant Hall of Famer. Or something of that nature. #MayweatherAsakura #Boxing
— Daniel Yanofsky (@DanYanofsky) September 25, 2022
Probably, something in his head has triggered that led to such a bizarre remark that makes no sense in the current scenario.
Why Floyd Mayweather’s remark on Manny Pacquiao makes no sense?
Boxing’s only eight division champ, Manny Pacquiao, garnered plethora of accolades and became a global icon through his outstanding set of skills.
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In the modern era of boxing, where ‘The Pretty Boy’ is considered one of the greatest boxer of all time, the 43-year-old was his closest competitor, who had enough skills to disappoint him.
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 02: Floyd Mayweather Jr. smiles at Manny Pacquiao during their welterweight unification championship bout on May 2, 2015 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Albeit, Mayweather’s remark would have made sense if Pacquiao had not announced his retirement.
When did Pacquiao announce his retirement?
Last year in September, the southpaw legend decided to hang up his boxing gloves. After dominating the ring with his speed and power for over two decades, Pacquiao reached this conclusion.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 20: Manny Pacquiao celebrates his split-decision victory over Keith Thurman in their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena on July 20, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
As per ESPN, he informed about his retirement by saying, “It is difficult for me to accept that my time as a boxer is over. Today, I am announcing my retirement. I never thought that this day would come. As I hang up my gloves, I would like to thank the whole world, especially the Filipino people, for supporting Manny Pacquiao.”
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