Losing to Floyd Mayweather
And though he lost the 2015 “Fight of the Century” to Floyd Mayweather Jr., the bout shattered pay-per-view records and brought Pacquiao an estimated $130 million.
What’s next for Pacquiao?
Both Pacquiao and Barrios stated after the fight that they are open to a “rematch”.
“I can still do it,” Pacquiao told ESPN. But he admits the need to improve his stamina and footwork.
Asked about Pacquiao’s age and performance, Barrios told the channel a post-flight interview: “That old man, he’s still got a lot in him….He’s hard to find, he’s got a lot of crack in his punches.”
Given the close and entertaining nature of the first bout, a rematch may very well happen, as per CBS Sports.
Pacquiao has said that with proper preparation, he could fight again.
This fuels speculation of at least one more ring return.
No official announcement has been made yet, but the Filipino fights is reportedly back again in the gym.
Timeline of Key Life Events
1978 – Born in Bukidnon, raised in General Santos City
1995 – Turns professional in boxing at age 16
1998 – Wins WBC Flyweight title
2001 – Breaks into U.S. boxing scene; wins Super Bantamweight title
2008 – Becomes Lightweight Champion, beats Oscar De La Hoya at welterweight
2009-2010 – Becomes seven- and then eight-division world champion
2010 – Elected Congressman of Sarangani
2015 – Fights Floyd Mayweather Jr.
2016 – Elected Senator of the Philippines
2021 – Officially retires from boxing; announces candidacy for President
2022 – Loses presidential bid, shifts focus to charity and religious work.