Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather‘s historic bout reigned as the top pay-per-view crusher in combat sports history, amassing a mammoth 4.6 million buys. The 2015 fight saw Mayweather continuing his undefeated reign against ‘PacMan’, solidifying his status as a formidable champion. Even following his retirement in 2021, Pacquiao remained a prominent figure in the news. Unfortunately, this news revolves around his legal troubles, namely him having to pay a hefty $8.1 million to UFC superstar Conor McGregor. Despite this setback, Pacquiao’s boxing prowess is never in question, and he continues to be respected as a talented athlete. Recently, Joe Rogan added an intriguing angle to the Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight, shedding light on a key factor that apparently contributed to the Filipino boxer’s defeat.

Joe Rogan recalls Manny Pacquiao’s injury during Floyd Mayweather fight

When Jorge Masvidal graced the JRE podcast, both he and the UFC commentator showered Manny Pacquiao with high praise. ‘Gamebred’ himself spoke highly of the legendary boxer, proclaiming, “I would say the best, you know, brawler boxer type fighter, Manny Pacquiao.”

Rogan joined in the admiration, highlighting Pacquiao’s unparalleled achievements, saying, “He won titles in eight different weight classes. Who the f**k does that?” Clearly in awe of the ‘PacMan’, Rogan continued to gush, “What his legs! Manny’s legs are like tree trunks… The hands, the speed, everything.”

As the conversation shifted towards the historic Pacquiao vs. Mayweather fight, the 55-year-old podcast host revealed a fascinating aspect of the showdown. He mentioned, “Manny went into the fight with a f**ked up shoulder. I mean, he knew his shoulder was f**ked before that fight and just wanted that money and just, let’s see what happens.”

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In hindsight, Rogan could have discussed this revelation with the boxer himself, providing even deeper insights into the circumstances surrounding the historic match-up.

When ‘PacMan’ volunteered to be on the JRE

In 2021, Manny Pacquiao enthusiastically responded to a conversation between Joe Rogan and George Kambosos Jr., expressing his eagerness to grace ‘The Joe Rogan Experience’ as a guest. The Filipino icon wasted no time, taking to his Twitter account to convey his heartfelt appreciation for Rogan’s kind words and extending a gracious invitation.

He stated, “I’d love to come on your podcast soon to chat about leadership — inside the ring and out.” The mere thought of Pacquiao joining the JRE podcast ignites excitement and anticipation for an electrifying and compelling episode. Even today, his fans remain delighted at the prospect of witnessing such a collaboration.

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