Mayweather's Fury Erupts $4 Million for Pacquiao's Announcement
Floyd Mayweather has unleashed his fury in response to Manny Pacquiao's surprising announcement of a rematch almost a decade after their 'Fight of the Century.' The boxing legend claims Pacquiao had to pay him a hefty $4 million merely for mentioning talks of the potential rematch.
Pacquiao, an eight-weight world champion, raised eyebrows when he revealed plans for a second showdown with Mayweather during a RIZIN event on New Year's Eve. Mayweather, victorious in their initial encounter that still holds the record for the most pay-per-view sales in boxing history, criticized Pacquiao for prematurely discussing the rematch.
On The Pivot Podcast, Mayweather expressed his disdain, stating, "When Manny Pacquiao spoke about that, he shouldn't have because there's a time and a place for everything." Mayweather revealed that by Pacquiao merely uttering his name, he received a $4 million check. The boxing icon reflected on Pacquiao's rise to fame, emphasizing that the Filipino boxer was touted as the one who could potentially dethrone Mayweather as the king but failed to deliver on that promise.
Mayweather won their initial bout decisively, earning over $200 million, while Pacquiao also pocketed more than $100 million. The proposed rematch remains unofficial, with talks stagnant since Pacquiao's announcement two months ago.
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