Former world champion Andre Berto, who fought Floyd Mayweather in 2015, presented his prediction for the American’s rematch with Manny Pacquiao.

Both of the best of all time will face each other in the professional ring on September 25over a decade since Mayweather won a unanimous decision in their first meeting.

At the time, “Money” was performing brilliantly against “Pac Man,” who later claimed to have injured his shoulder during training camp.

In any case, their bout was widely criticized for coming too slow in their careers, even though it became the most lucrative boxing event of all time.

Therefore, similar frustration has been expressed regarding their rematch, as Mayweather and Pacquiao have reached the ages of 49 and 47, respectively.

However, since Mayweather has agreed to put his 50-0 record on the line, his decision to retire comes with some risks.

The five-division world champion hasn’t fought professionally since 2017, when he suffered a one-sided 10th-round finish over UFC star Conor McGregor.

This followed his unanimous victory over Berto in 2015, and Mayweather’s former foe was expected to overtake Pacquiao again later this year.

Berto revealed his predictions in an interview with TMZwhile confirming the fact that both fighters’ best form is long behind them.

“I think that’s the only one [factor] this will make this fight really intriguing – [Mayweather] putting his record on the line.

“At the end of the day, Pacquiao is older [and] Floyd is older, so you can’t expect anything crazy.

“[But] I think Floyd could do the same [winning on points]. He’s a little older, but he still has that experience and knowledge.

Although Mayweather won his first fight in comprehensive fashion, his inactivity could be a telling factor against Pacquiao, who went to a 12-round draw with Mario Barrios last July.

Richard Torrez Jr. believes that Saturday’s fight with Frank Sanchez will show whether he is indeed a grave heavyweight title contender, and it looks like he can’t wait to finally prove it after a long training camp.

Torrez Jr. will face Sanchez next weekend in Egypt in a heavyweight clash that many consider the toughest test of his newborn professional career. The undefeated southpaw made it clear during Thursday’s press conference that he intentionally wanted a risky opponent, not another exhibition fight.

“I’ve been in camp for five months and I can’t wait to be in the ring. Now it’s time to show what I’ve been working on and how difficult I’ve worked in this camp,” Torrez Jr. said.

“To show your skills, you have to ask someone for skills. I’m not in this game to beat anyone. I want difficult fights. I want to be able to show that I should be here, on top of the world.”

Sanchez is viewed by many fans as one of the more technically gifted heavyweights in the division despite recent setbacks, and Torrez has repeatedly emphasized the Cuban challenger’s level of experience when discussing the fight.

“I think Frank Sanchez is a formidable opponent who has competed in some incredible competitions, and I want to show that I’m right there with him,” Torrez Jr. said.

The 25-year-old Olympic silver medalist also suggested he was approaching the fight with a more disciplined attitude, rather than chasing an early save against an experienced opponent who had only lost once as a professional.

“I’m never going to get into a fight again trying to get a knockout, because if I decide to do that, it’ll never happen. So I’m going to go in and try to do well. I’ll be the best Richard Torrez on Saturday night and that’s enough.”

Torrez enters the fight as one of the most closely watched heavyweight prospects on Top Rank, but Sanchez is widely viewed as the biggest name and most complete opponent he has faced since turning pro.

Tomek Galm is a boxing journalist covering the global fight landscape since 2014, specializing in heavyweight analysis, industry trends and fighter psychology.

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After a three-year break, Errol Spence Jr returns this summer, making weight for his fight with Tim Tszyu.

Spence entered the 2023 undisputed fight with Terence Crawford undefeated, but was well beaten and stopped in nine rounds. Given that he had recently suffered both a sedate car accident and an eye injury, many believed that he would soon hang up his gloves.

The Texas-based fighter hasn’t fought since then, but will return to action in July, traveling to Australia to face Tszyu in his home turf in an effort to establish himself as a threat to the 154-pound world titles – although that fight will be at the catchweight of 158.

I’m talking to Main eventTszyu described his upcoming opponent as “one of the greatest fighters of this decade.”

“I think three years is a long time, especially in the peak years of your career. I don’t know how he took care of himself or what he did [we don’t know how he will look].

“He was one of the best fighters of this decade, his results speak for themselves, and his only defeat was against Crawford, who is the greatest fighter of our decade.

“So we have a crazy challenge ahead of us, but a challenge I’m willing to take on with both hands and I wouldn’t take this fight if I knew I couldn’t win.”

While Tszyu was full of praise for the American, he added that he would “do damage” to Spence when they clash in two months.

“I want to hurt him. That’s my mentality right now, going into this fight, I really want to hurt him. Do damage.”

Tsyzu-Spence will take place on Saturday, July 25.