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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 09: Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Timothy Bradley Jr. by unanimous decision in their welterweight championship fight on April 9, 2016 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 09: Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Timothy Bradley Jr. by unanimous decision in their welterweight championship fight on April 9, 2016 at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford are currently two of the biggest names in the welterweight division. With the former being the unified champion of the division and the latter being the top contender. Fans have been long anticipating an explosive showdown between Spence Jr. and Crawford. But the talks for the same have never reached fruition. Meanwhile, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao recently announced that he wishes to come out of retirement to face the duo.
‘Pac-Man‘ is the first and only eight-division champion in the history of boxing. Moreover, during his prime, he was one of the most formidable champions in the welterweight division.
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Pacquiao was recently on an interview with Lance Pugmire of FightHype.
Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Terence Crawford and Errol Spence
In conversation, Pugmire asked Pacquiao about the potential Terence Crawford vs Errol Spence fight. And also drew parallels between Pacquiao’s fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr. In response, Pacquiao said, “I’m eager to fight with them because to test them. If they’re really champions. Because I’ve been fighting a lot of boxers in 147, 140, 135. I’ve been fighting will all the, one of the greatest boxers in the world. So I want to test them.”
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JANUARY 19: Manny Pacquiao in the ring during the WBA welterweight championship against Adrien Broner at MGM Grand Garden Arena on January 19, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Talking about his retirement, Pacquiao further added, “Even though I was retired for more than a year. I keep on working, playing basketball, workout almost every day.”
Notably, Pacquiao announced his retirement after his loss against Yordenis Ugas in 2021.
Fans share their thoughts on Pac-Man’s statement
Fans were unsure about Pacquiao’s desire to fight Spence and Crawford. In fact, they took to social media to share their thoughts about the same.
Love Manny. Top 3 Fav fights of all time. But Absolutely not
— Will Blackmon 🍷 (@WillBlackmon) December 9, 2022
No, man. After how Ugas did him, NO boxing fan should wanna see what Spence or Bud would do to Manny, respectfully. Manny’s an all time great but, no.
— Ⱡёѵёʟ$ ᵃᵇᵒᵛᵉ (@WoodChuckson) December 10, 2022
No, man. After how Ugas did him, NO boxing fan should wanna see what Spence or Bud would do to Manny, respectfully. Manny’s an all time great but, no.
— Ⱡёѵёʟ$ ᵃᵇᵒᵛᵉ (@WoodChuckson) December 10, 2022
Some fans were quick to point out that it is not a good idea. Moreover, they also mentioned that he was not the best self in his pre-retirement fight against Ugas.
Don’t do it, you were a great but even before your retirement you were a shadow of your prime self. Surely you can’t be that desperate for money you’re prepared to lose damage your legacy, dignity & possibly your health
— Richard Atherton (@rmabolton) December 9, 2022
Why do these older guys always want to come back to prove something. You had your time, now put your ego down before these younger fighters hurt you.
— Marlon G (@Marlon_gee_) December 10, 2022
Similarly, a few fans stated that Pacquiao has to stay retired. And also mentioned that he has nothing left to prove.
This is just a cry for a payday at this point.. it won’t be competitive with either fighter.
It would just be a ✅ on the hood ole resume of either to say they did it 🤷🏾♂️.
And for Manny to say he did something Mayweather haven’t done against the era behind them 🤷🏾♂️
— Rollo (@RolloNA4Doe) December 9, 2022
For those of you saying Pac is just trying for a cash grab…Who is trying for more of a cash grab? Mayweather w/his trash exhibitions or PAC challenging the best?
— ChillWill1026 (@CWill1026) December 9, 2022
User @RolloNA4Doe mentioned that Pacquiao was looking for a payday. However, user @CWill1026 contradicted this by saying that Mayweather is doing the same with his exhibition fights.
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At least Manny Pacquiao has the courage to fight Spence and Crawford and neither has the balls to face each other.
— David (@UnFadeable21) December 9, 2022
But, user @UnFadeable21 took a swipe at Spence and Crawford instead. And stressed that the duo does not have the courage to face each other.
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Should Pacquiao come out of retirement to face Spence and Crawford? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.
