Manny Pacquiao challenges Floyd Mayweather to risk record in rematch seven years after loss
dailystar.co.ukPacquiao, 43, was beaten by unanimous decision by pound-for-pound king Mayweather in 2015 in one of the biggest boxing matches of all time.The Filipino fought regularly before quitting boxing last year while Mayweather has only been in the ring twice competitively after that win, beating Andre Berto and Conor McGregor.Asked about a potential rematch with Mayweather next year, Pacquiao said: "I don't think that will happen because he is scared to death to face me in the ring.READ MORE: Jake Paul adamant Conor McGregor bout would be biggest fight over Mayweather or Tyson"He already felt like he was intimidated to me and scared to face me in the ring.
It might be possible for an exhibition, but I don't know yet."Pacquiao will take part in an exhibition bout on December 10 when he faces DK Yoo in South Korea, while Mayweather is set to face off against YouTube sensation Deji next month.The pair came face-to-face in an awkward meeting recently following Mayweather's latest exhibition victory over Mikuru Asakura in Japan.Pacquiao has continually had his sights set on a rematch with Mayweather following his defeat back in 2015.He kept fighting professionally until he was beaten by Yordenis Ugas a year ago, his second loss in seven fights following the defeat to Mayweather.READ NEXT:Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor 'in talks' over £1.3billion deal for mega-fightsMMA star dubbed 'The Wrestling Monster' dies suddenly aged just 36Claressa Shields shouts 'I didn’t have sex with you' in bizarre Savannah Marshall mix-up.
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