Manny Pacquiao edges out Floyd Mayweather in potential rematch, says Bob Arum

What happened?

Top Rank founder Bob Arum has weighed in on the proposed Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao rematch, predicting that Pacquiao will come out on top. Arum, who has promoted both fighters throughout their careers, believes that Pacquiao's recent activity and better boxing shape give him the edge over Mayweather.

Why it matters for Manny Pacquiao

The potential rematch has been in the works for several months, with the two fighters set to face off in September. However, various issues have led to the postponement of the fight, although there remains some optimism that it could be rescheduled for next year. If that's the case, Arum's prediction could be a significant boost for Pacquiao's chances.

What comes next?

Pacquiao's team is already exploring other options for the eight-weight world champion, but a rematch with Mayweather would be a major coup. Arum's endorsement could help to sway the decision in Pacquiao's favor, and it remains to be seen whether the fight will still happen.

Arum knows both fighters extremely well, having promoted Mayweather from the start of his professional career in 1996 until 2006, and guiding Pacquiao's career from 2005 to 2017. He was present at the infamous 2015 bout between the two fighters, which saw Mayweather emerge victorious with a unanimous decision.

However, Arum believes that Pacquiao has been the more active fighter in recent years, and that he is in better boxing shape than Mayweather. "It's the great unknown, considering their ages," Arum said. "But right now, I would favour Pacquiao, because he's been the more active guy and he's been in the gym and even fought last year."

The potential rematch has been shrouded in uncertainty, with Pacquiao's team already exploring other options for the eight-weight world champion. However, Arum's prediction could be a significant boost for Pacquiao's chances, and it remains to be seen whether the fight will still happen.

In the meantime, Pacquiao's fans will be eagerly awaiting news of the potential rematch. With Arum's endorsement, it's clear that the Filipino fighter has a strong chance of coming out on top.

The future of boxing

The potential rematch between Mayweather and Pacquiao would be a major coup for the sport of boxing, and would likely draw in huge crowds and massive viewing figures. With both fighters still active in the sport, it's clear that they have a lot to offer, and a rematch would be a great way to see them go head-to-head once again.

However, for now, it remains to be seen whether the fight will still happen. With Pacquiao's team already exploring other options, it's clear that the Filipino fighter is not relying on the rematch to secure his future in the sport.

In the end, it will be up to Pacquiao and his team to decide whether to pursue the rematch or not. But with Arum's endorsement, it's clear that the potential for a major upset is very real.

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