Former 8-division world champion Manny Pacquiao will make his return to boxing in December this year. The 43-year-old will face DK Yoo in an exhibition match in South Korea. However, Pac Man might just be interested in facing a former foe after this bout.

Pacquiao recently express his interest in facing long-time rival Floyd Mayweather in a rematch with his professional record on the line. The two last competed back in 2015 with ‘Money’ getting the better of Pacquiao beating him via a unanimous decision. Following this, boxing journalist Michael Benson revealed that Pacquiao has now claimed that Mayweather is afraid to face him in the rematch. “I don’t think that will happen because he’s scared to death to face me in the ring again. He’s scared. From the beginning he’s felt intimidated [by] me and scared to face me.” Said Pacquiao.

This was not all, as fans were quick to jump on the Filipino legend for making this outlandish claim as they reacted to his statement.

Fans slam Manny Pacquiao for calling out Floyd Mayweather

One fan stated that this certainly would not age well for Pacquiao if the match ever materialized.

Another fan wondered if Pac-Man was drunk thinking that Mayweather was afraid to fight him

Moreover, one fan claimed that even though he was a fan of Pacquiao, he already got his chance against Mayweather.

One fan was curious as to why Mayweather, who won 9 out of the 12 rounds in their last fight, would be scared of Pacquiao.

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However, one fan praised Pacquiao for selling the rematch even at this stage in his career.

Lastly, one fan claimed that no one wants to see two athletes over forty years old fight in the ring.

Despite Pacquiao’s legendary status in the sport, many fans feel that he is reaching too far to make a rematch against Mayweather. However, the latter has been regularly competing in exhibitions and could end up fighting his former foe in the ring.

For the time being, Mayweather has dismissed a rematch against Pacquiao but was open to an exhibition bout against him. However, the two legends fighting professionally at this stage might seem outlandish, but Pacquiao has hinted that he will be making a proper comeback to the sport following his failed election run.

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