Both fighters have not competed professionally since 2021
Famous mixed martial arts fighter, former UFC champion in two weight categories Conor McGregor challenged the legendary Filipino boxer, former world champion in eight weight categories, to a fight Manny Pacquiao.
“Tell Manny to grow some balls and fight me in a higher weight class. Why not? This is his sport. If he wants me to go down to a lighter weight, I need to be able to play to more of my strengths. I must be ready to strike. I should be able to fight. Shouldn’t this be fair? Tell him that. Is he a man or a mouse? Is Manny a man or a mouse?
Pacquiao has officially announced his retirement in 2021. In his last fight, “Pac Man” lost to Yordenis Ugas by decision. At the same time, according to the latest information, Manny wants to finally end his professional career at the Olympic Games in Paris. The Filipino recently turned 45 years old.
In August, Manny announced his desire to return to professional boxing. To begin with, he will hold an exhibition fight with multiple world champion in Thai boxing Buakaw Banchamek. The event is scheduled for the first quarter of 2024.
In late November, promoter Bob Arum hinted that Pacquiao might be interested in fighting Josh Taylor.
Earlier, British boxer Tommy Fury, brother of WBC heavyweight title holder Tyson Fury, announced his desire to fight McGregor under boxing rules.
The 35-year-old Irishman fought his last fight in the Octagon in July 2021, losing to Dustin Poirier.
Source: Sportarena
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