Manny Pacquiao hits out as Floyd Mayweather ‘makes excuses’ on rematch
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather’s long-awaited rematch has taken an unexpected turn. The fight, announced in February, was presented as a professional bout scheduled for September. That announcement surprised fans, given the history between the two fighters and the fact that the unbeaten American was retired.
It also positioned the event as one of boxing’s biggest modern spectacles. However, recent comments from Mayweather have created uncertainty. His suggestion that the contest could be an exhibition has raised questions about whether the fight will proceed as initially planned.
Manny Pacquiao says Floyd Mayweather is making excuses despite signed deal Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images Pacquiao has now responded directly to Mayweather’s stance. He made it clear that, from his perspective, there is no ambiguity about the agreement in place. Speaking at a press conference, ‘Pac-man’ insisted both fighters signed for a professional bout.
He said (via Fight Hub TV): “[The] Proposal of an exhibition was long time ago, a year after our first fight, but I didn’t agree and I wanted it to be a [real] fight. “So he signed what I signed, he signed a real fight, and I signed a real fight and he got his advance. So there’s no reason to make excuses for that.
” Those comments align with statements from his camp. Representatives have maintained that ‘Money’ has signed multiple agreements and has already taken an advance on his purse for the fight. That context has intensified scrutiny on Mayweather’s recent remarks.