Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has firmly stated that his upcoming rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be a professional bout, not an exhibition.
Pacquiao, 47, and Mayweather, 49, are set to face each other at the Sphere in Las Vegas on Saturday, 19th September. The highly anticipated fight will be broadcast live on Netflix.
Their initial encounter in 2015, dubbed the ‘Fight of the Century’, remains the most lucrative in boxing history. Mayweather emerged victorious in that contest, securing a wide unanimous decision win over Pacquiao in Las Vegas
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Speaking to AFP, Pacquiao emphasised the genuine nature of the upcoming fight.
“I want to be very clear that the contract we signed is for a professional boxing match. This is not an exhibition; it is a real fight.”
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“I wish to clear up any misinformation regarding my upcoming bout against Floyd Mayweather. From the beginning, my intention has been to give the fans what they truly want to see. A high-level, competitive sanctioned fight.”
