“Scared to Death to Lose His 0”: Fans Go Wild After Door to Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao Rematch Seemingly Closes Forever

It’s been quite some time since the boxing community was electrified by the $600 million face-off of Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao. The echoes of that intense match still resonate. Moreover, when terms like ‘rematch’ are associated with the fight, they raise eyeballs. The original fight occurred on May 2, 2015, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. As renowned, Mayweather won via unanimous decision. So why is the idea of a rematch still circulating eight years later?

It all started when Manny Pacquiao claimed that ‘Money’ was “scared to death” to fight him again. Naturally, this claim didn’t fare well with fans. Now, days after that post had gone viral, new news has arrived. It now states that the possibility of the rematch is canceled forever. Furthermore, the reasons for the match’s repeal have been detailed. However, the fan’s reaction to it is pretty polarizing.

Why is the Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch not on the cards?

According to World Boxing News, a rematch between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao is off the table. Although fans have wanted a second fight for seven years, but it won’t happen. This is because the business investors and the fighters themselves have lost interest. Moreover, Mayweather intends to do more exhibition fights.

Even Pac Man is also focusing on other things. Furthermore, media platforms like Showtime and FOX PPV no longer see the prospect of a rematch as viable. Both fighters have moved on in their careers, with Pacquiao even becoming a world champion at 40 and Mayweather preserving his 50-0 legacy. But looks like the fans’ urge for the match is still prevalent.

How did fans react to the news of cancellation?

The fans’ outlook towards the news is undivided. Where some support the news, some perhaps wanted the bout to actually happen. In the comments, a user resonates with Manny’s initial emotions of Floyd’s fear. As the fan writes, “Well duh. The ball has been on Floyds court for last 8 years he didnt want Mannys smoke. if he did, he would already make the fight happen. He didnt want to risk losing to Manny because he’s scared.”

Then, another fan censured Pretty Boy’s exhibition bouts to the extent of calling him broke. He commented, “Does anyone know why Floyd keeps up with these clown exhibitions? It doesn’t make sense. The only thing I can think of is that maybe he is almost broke. All he fights are Grandma’s basement boys.”

Next, a third fan again reiterated the fact that Money is frightened to fight Manny. He wrote, “Mayweather is just scared to death to lose his 0 so he’s not going to fight Manny again Mayweather actually lost 4 fights Manny, Castillo,maidana and de la Hoya judges are still undefeated.”

Moreover, a fan humorously commented about Pac Man’s perpetual mention of rematch, “Manny keeps on talking the talk Mayweathers may give in and fight.”

Furthermore, a user wanted to open the closed doors of the rematch, “Door open and rematch one more time. I wanna see it who’s real champion.”

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The Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch is off. Fans wanted it, but the fighters and investors have moved on. Mayweather eyes other fights; Pacquiao has different plans. Fan reactions are split, but the rematch door is closed. The debate continues, but the fighters have decided. However, we never know if  future developments surprise us.

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