This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.
July 27, 2019
Manny Pacquiao has reignited his long-standing feud with Floyd Mayweather, taking to social media to call out the American boxer to a rematch.
The Filipino fighter, who defeated Keith Thurman last weekend, has been at odds with Mayweather for years, with the two boxers engaging in a series of public spats.
Mayweather, who has been accused of using Pacquiao's name to stay relevant, responded to the Filipino fighter's call-out by urging people to stop associating his name with Mayweather's.
However, Pacquiao fired back, saying: "If you think using my name in your social media posts will make you relevant, be my guest. #FunnyMoney"
Mayweather had posted a post explaining his role as an entrepreneur and his business exploits, but Pacquiao's response suggests that he is not interested in being used as a way to boost Mayweather's profile.
The two boxers have a long history of animosity, with their 2015 fight being one of the most lucrative in boxing history.
Mayweather's trainer, Freddie Roach, has also weighed in on the feud, accusing Mayweather of running scared of a rematch.
"I'm not sure. Mayweather seems to be a little evasive," Roach told PBC. "He was real quiet. He didn't stay at the fight after the decision was announced and call anyone out like he usually does. I think Manny scared him a little with that performance."
