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Manny Pacquiao will (probably) get a second chance

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Author: Sean Crose

A few weeks ago, it was announced that Floyd Mayweather would face main rival Manny Pacquiao in a professional boxing match at the Sphere in Law Vegas. It was also announced that the fight would be streamed live on Netflix. A tiny time later, groans of frustration could be heard online when Mayweather said the fight would not, in fact, be a professional match. Moreover, Mayweather said that the fight would not be professional. “We signed a real fight,” Pacquiao said in response to . “I think he’s afraid of losing.”

All of this can of course be attributed to mind games. Mayweather is eminent for gaining a mental advantage over his opponents. However, if this happens, it’s clearly irritating for more than just Pacquaio’s team. Netflix and The Sphere have a lot to do with this rematch. What if it’s more than just mind games? What is it really about Mayweather who wants to make the fight an unprofessional affair – one where there is no winner or loser?

“He can’t back out of this contract,” Pacquiao said. “This is the most essential fight of my career.” And that’s what Pacquiao is all about – another attack on Mayweather. Their first fight was considered a disappointment, but it wasn’t as bad as fans made it out to be. Mayweather basically dominated thanks to Mayweather’s classic defensive play, but it wasn’t effortless for Pacquiao. There’s no doubt that a second round between these two men is an intriguing proposition, especially when people realize that they won’t have to shell out a hundred or so dollars to watch the match live like they did in the first match. If this fight does end in failure, expect Netflix to come in gigantic numbers.

Here’s an intriguing note, though: Pacquiao has much less to lose if Mayweather should beat him a second time than Mayweather does if Pacquiao wins. Think about it. Had Pacquiao won, Mayweather’s aura – the air of stylistic invincibility that Mayweather had carried with him for over a decade – would have crumbled at his feet. In some ways, Mayweather is a victim of his own success… even now, about a decade after his prime. Conor McGregor was never really a threat to Mayweather, but Manny Pacquiao, even the older Manny Pacquiao, was.

Still, it’s good to remember that Mayweather was and is a competitor. Despite what some may claim, Mayweather was one of the greatest fighters in history in his prime. We’re talking about the top ten here. A man like that doesn’t want to fade into the sunset without a chance to get the money, glory and accolades of fighting Manny Pacquiao a second time. And such a man certainly doesn’t want to be remembered for avoiding his main rival. So yes, the chances are high that Manny and Floyd will face off again, this time on Netflix.

So Pacquiao has reasons to be positive. He must be delighted to have the opportunity to fight Mayweather again. Pacquiao must also be a bit surprised that there will (probably) be a rematch. It’s been over a decade since he and Floyd shared a ring. Ten years. Hope for a rematch must have slowly faded for Pacquiao over the last decade or so. How could it not? But now Pacquiao is here with a signed contract that will see him face Mayweather again. Boxing is indeed the strangest of all sports.

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Devin Haney says Gervonta Davis’ team has made contact and declines to discuss the hydration clause

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Image: Devin Haney Says Gervonta Davis' Team Reached Out, Rejects Rehydration Clause Talk

Devin Haney says that after years of calls for a fight, a fight with Gervonta Davis may finally be closer to reality.

Haney revealed on social media that Tank Davis’ team recently reached out about a potential fight. When the fan responded by warning him not to agree to any hydration restrictions, Haney quickly dismissed the idea.


“Never,” Haney repeated X about not wanting to agree to the rehydration clause.

The response came shortly after Haney suggested that discussions had begun between the two sides.

“I think Gervonta has gained some balls. His team has reached! We can just fight! 😅– Haney wrote.

The fight between Haney and Gervonta is one of the longest unanswered questions in boxing. Haney continued to fight multiple times during his lightweight title fight, but the fight never materialized despite years of public calls and fan demands.

San Francisco-born Haney became the undisputed lightweight champion in 2022, and Davis continued to build his profile as one of boxing’s biggest pay-per-view attractions.

Haney’s rejection of rehydration clauses will likely become a talking point if negotiations move forward. Hydration restrictions became a major topic of debate ahead of Tank’s 2023 fight with Ryan Garcia, with many fans criticizing the terms of the deal.

Devin has recently been linked to potential fights against Ryan Garcia, Shakur Stevenson and Keyshawn Davis. His latest comments put Gervonta Davis back into the conversation after years of failed attempts to make the fight happen.

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Promoter Naoyi Inoue Confirms Target Opponent and Schedule: ‘I’m Sure You Can Guess’

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Naoya Inoue’s next mandatory challenger set to be determined in interim title fight

Last month Inoue defeated fellow Japanese star Nakatani, in the biggest fight in the history of Japanese boxing and one of the most anticipated fights on the 2026 boxing calendar.

Od tego czasu uwaga skupiła się na Jesse’m Rodriguezie, który w momencie niedawnego zwycięstwa Inoue był posiadaczem trzech tytułów mistrza świata w wadze super muszej. “Bam” vacated the belts and secured the WBA bantamweight world title after a knockout victory over Antonio Vargas. Trener Amerykanina, Robert Garcia, zasugerował, że stoczą jeszcze jedną walkę w tej wadze, zanim ponownie przejdą do walki i rzucą wyzwanie Inoue.

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Collazo makes Valdez’s job easier

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June 22, 2026

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Author: Sean Crose

On Saturday night, Oscar Colazzo decided to move up to the flyweight division. His hard-won world title wasn’t on the line because he was moving to a up-to-date division, but the stakes were still high for the popular Puerto Rican fighter. Things started badly before Collazo slipped between the ropes. For Neider Valdez, Saturday’s opponent, Collazo replaced him at the last minute. Collazo’s scheduled opponent in the 10-round bout, Joey Canoy, had visa issues and, as a result, Collazo later had to jump to a different weight class. It wasn’t an ideal situation, but both Colazzo and Valdez realized the players were struggling.

Bantamweight champion Colazzo threw himself with a southpaw in the first. Valdez, however, was not overwhelmed by the world champion, his own dedication and landing. Palazzo’s impressive left shot knocked out Valdez early in the second. With that said, the man was able to quickly get back on his feet to hit the mat once again. Another series of shots knocked down Valdez for the third time. Once again he was able to get up, but his corner thought better of it and stopped the fight.

The cut low of the fight was simply a demonstration of the difference between the champion and his last-minute successor. Valdez deserved credit for showing up and giving his all, but he was wildly classless. One wondered if he would even be able to represent an airline division. The DAZN broadcast team seemed dissatisfied with Valdez’s behavior, feeling that Valdez pulled out of the fight early. That may or may not have been true, but either way it was solid to imagine Valdez having a good night to himself.

“I feel great,” Collazo said later. He had a good reason for this. He successfully won his flyweight debut in less than three rounds. “I’m ready to make history,” Collazo added. “He’s the biggest little man in the boxing world today,” said promoter Oscar De La Hoya.

There was no doubt that Colazzo looked excellent, but the quality of his opposition was so impoverished that you have to wonder how Colazzo would have fared against stronger competition in the league. Make no mistake, Valdez was a replacement opponent who wasn’t expected to have much of a chance at first. Of course, there was a chance for him to shock the world. But he just couldn’t defy expectations in such an obvious way.

There is no doubt that Colazzo is an excellent fighter. He is aggressive, hits solid and exudes confidence. It’s not effortless for anyone. Indeed, he may be one of the more hard fighters to beat in boxing right now. Oscar De La Hoya certainly had plans for him, and after Saturday’s performance, it’s effortless to see why. If he continues playing at this pace, he will have a brilliant future ahead of him.

Smaller fighters like Colazzo don’t always get a lot of love from boxing fans, but there’s a lot to like in the smaller divisions. Those who fight at featherweight have an incredible skill set and very keen and correct striking. The pace at lower weights is speedy, and the players themselves show a lot of fortitude. Fighters like Michael Carbajal and even Manny Pacquiao have helped erase the image of the little fighter that no one wants to see. Indeed, smaller weight divisions can be seen significantly on television. Perhaps that’s why De La Hoya has so much faith in Collazo.

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