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The 2015 fight between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao rocked the boxing world. Their $600 million showdown was a fiery bout. Mayweather and Pacquiao fought on May 2, 2015 in Las Vegas. Mayweather, known as ‘Pretty Boy,’ won by a unanimous decision. The judges scored the fight wide for Mayweather. Furthermore, It’s been eight years since their epic clash. But whispers of a “rematch” still persist.

Undoubtedly, Pac Man and Money’s fight still resonates in history. But this saga has an untold chapter, and Zab Judah recently revealed it. Judah is Mayweather’s former rival. Later, he became Mayweather’s sparring partner. So, recently, Judah gave an exclusive interview with MillCity Boxing. In it, he discussed Mayweather’s training for Pacquiao. Furthermore, he peeled back the curtain. Judah spilled startling beans about Mayweather’s preparation for the bout.

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Judah reveals how Floyd Mayweather trained for his biggest fight

Zab disclosed Mayweather’s training for Pacquiao. Judah said it was unlike anything he’d seen before. In an interview, Judah said, “Floyd trained like it was his first day.” Mayweather’s dedication was intense. It changed boxing’s financial landscape forever. Furthermore, he added saying, “It was the time when I told you, you know, Floyd trained like it was his first day on the job. Like he was going for something. I mean, I witnessed him really putting in hard work, dedication, and really sacrificing himself for that fight. And uh, he pulled it up, he changed the market of numbers in boxing. The first night I’ve seen somebody going in there for 150 million in 36 minutes, that was amazing.”

Moreover, Judah admitted that Floyd’s training also impacted him. It elevated Judah’s own career. So, indeed, Mayweather influenced those close to him. The unprecedented training level revolutionized Mayweather’s performance against Pacquiao. Not only that, it also shaped those around Mayweather. However, recently news about their rematch were also making headlines.

Is Money vs. Pac Man seemingly closed forever?

According to World Boxing News, a Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao rematch will not happen. Fans have clamored for a second fight for seven years. But the fighters and business partners have lost interest in making it a reality. The reason being Mayweather plans to continue exhibition bouts rather than a professional rematch.

Pacquiao is also focused on other ventures, even becoming a champion again at 40. Broadcasters like Showtime and FOX see a sequel as unviable now. Both boxers have moved on in their careers. Mayweather is protecting his undefeated legacy. Pacquiao is still competing at an elite level. Though fans still want to see the mega-fight again, the principals have closed the door. Their first duel was an epic event, but a sequel bout has faded from view.

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To sum it up, Zab Judah’s revelations about Floyd Mayweather’s training for the Manny Pacquiao fight offer a fascinating glimpse into the dedication and hard work that go into creating a champion. It also sheds light on how such an intense regimen can influence and inspire other athletes. So, what do you think about Judah’s startling revelations? Could they add a new layer to Mayweather’s legacy? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Your insights could be the missing piece in this ever-evolving puzzle.

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