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When two combat sports collide, it results in an absolute spectacle. “The Battle of the Baddest” is just moments away, and prominent figures from around the world have gathered in Saudi Arabia to witness this historic event. Among them are Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor, and tensions might run high between these two renowned fighters.

It’s widely known that Conor McGregor and Manny Pacquiao have a long-standing feud. Predictably, the Irishman recently issued a threat to deliver a head kick to Pacquiao if they were to cross paths. Finally, the former professional boxer has responded to McGregor’s taunt.

Manny Pacquiao gives a befitting reply to Conor Mcgregor

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Manny Pacquiao earlier this year, suffered a major legal defeat against Paradigm Sports, who contended that they had already disbursed over $2 million to the Filipino boxer before he withdrew from an exclusive two-fight agreement. Several months on, it appears that Manny Pacquiao is still endeavoring to avoid settling the $8 million agreement.

On the pretext of that McGregor commented about this matter on X (formerly Twitter) through a voice note. He said “Where’s my $8 million from that court case, Manny Pacquiao? You owe me $8 million, Manny… Are you stupid, Manny?… I’ll kick you in the head, in the neck, the inside leg, and take you off your feet and drag you by your ankle across the stage.” Interestingly both of the fighters are in Riyadh and things might get dirty if they cross paths.

After the obnoxious attempt by McGregor to haunt ‘Pacman’, he has to do something in return and he might have done exactly that. While having a conversation with the press, One of the reporters asked ‘Pacman’ about McGregor’s warning to him.

Pacquiao had a single sentence for McGregor. He said, “he’s not active anymore.” Pacquiao was totally not intimidated by ‘Notorious’. However, this was not the first time that these luminaries have thrown words at each other.

Manny Pacquiao’s withdrawal from his fight against Mcgregor

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Conor Mcgregor and Manny Pacquiao were scheduled to face each other for a bout but certain circumstances made it impossible to happen. ‘Pacman’ inked an exclusive two-fight agreement with Paradigm Sports. Nonetheless, he withdrew from the deal to independently face McGregor. This triggered the organization that took legal action against ‘Pacman’ and thus the fight never actually happened.

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This was one of the prime reasons why McGregor had a scuffle with Pacquiao. McGregor even announced on his social media handles that he would be gracing the boxing arena again but this time to face the Filipino. However, Pacquiao’s withdrawal ruined it and left a nasty image in McGregor’s heart.

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With both of the fighters in Riyadh, do you think that these fighters will indulge against each other? Do tell us in the comments below.

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