Pacquiao ready to fight next year, but no rematch with Mayweather

Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao sparring (Photo from Pacquiao’s official Facebook page)

MANILA – Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao recently announced his return to boxing, but a rematch with American boxer Floyd “Money” Mayweather Jr. was unlikely.

“I’m ready to fight, next year. I’m fine,” Pacquiao was quoted by various websites.

The Filipino boxing champ fought undefeated Mayweather in their multimillion megabout earlier this year, with the American boxer winning the fight via unanimous decision.

Pacquiao later on admitted that he endured a shoulder injury during the fight which he claimed affected his performance. Mayweather, on the other hand, simply ridiculed Pacquio’s injury.

Months after their megafight, The Pacquiao claimed to be open for a rematch but his tight schedule did not make it seem possible.