Manny Pacquiao's promoter believes there is a 75 percent chance that the legendary Filipino fighter will step into the ring for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Mayweather, who beat Pacquiao by a unanimous decision in the richest bout in boxing history 18 months ago, watched on at ringside as Pacquiao beat Jessie Vargas in his comeback fight in Las Vegas on Saturday to regain the WBO welterweight title. Naturally, that led to chatter about Mayweather coming out of retirement to renew their rivalry.
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Bob Arum, Pacquiao's promoter, took some time Monday to talk up the chances of that happening.
"Floyd called us and asked for tickets [for the Vargas fight]. It's a great sign," he said. "I'd love for the fight to happen. I'd make it 75 percent that it happens. Based on my experience, I feel like [Mayweather's] getting the itch to come back."
Pacquiao, 39, said after winning in his return that a rematch would be great for boxing fans, and he's open to it.
"Not only for myself, but the fans of boxing want the rematch then why not? We can easily talk about that. It is not a problem," he said. "Because we now have direct contact to them it would be easier to talk about when there will be a rematch. I believe if there is a rematch, or if it happens, I want to make sure the fans will love it and I will give everything to get back their trust.
"We don't have any discussions as for now. It is not in my mind right now for the next fight."