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Manny Pacquiao rang in the new year in Japan when he teased a possible rematch against Floyd Mayweather Junior. 9 years on after their mega fight in 2015, is Mayweather-Pacquiao 2 still worth the hype?  Joining us to go all out on this story is veteran boxing analyst Attorney Ed Tolentino.  Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/  Follow our social media pages:  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/ • Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines

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00:00 Well, Manny Pacquiao rang in the New Year in Japan when he teased a possible rematch against Floyd Mayweather Jr.

00:07 Nine years on after their mega fight back in 2015. The question is, is Mayweather Pacquiao II

00:14 still worth the watch or the hype? Let's find out. Joining us to go all out on this story is veteran boxing analyst

00:22 attorney Ed Tolentino. Joining us via Zoom, attorney Ed, January 2, 2024.

00:28 Happy New Year to you.

00:30 Happy New Year, Andre, and to all dear televiewers.

00:35 Attorney, it's 2024 already. We were still talking about Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a possible rematch.

00:45 It took years before their mega fight materialized back in 2015. That was nine years ago now.

00:53 Since it is 2024, since then, there's been a lot of talks about whether Manny and Floyd will have a rematch.

01:02 And now, 2024, January 2, we're talking about a possible rematch between arguably two of the best boxers in the world in history.

01:14 My question to you is, what do you think? Will Mayweather Pacquiao II be a winner in 2024? Yes or no?

01:23 La larga for one reason.

01:26 Okay.

01:27 Because the first fight in 2015 generated revenues in excess of $600 million.

01:35 Wow.

01:36 If you can get around 40-50% of that revenue in a rematch, that's big money.

01:41 But let's admit it, Andre, there is no demand for a second match between Pacquiao and Mayweather because the first fight in 2015,

01:49 which also happened several years late, was a huge disappointment.

01:54 It was a boring fight.

01:55 And now you're talking about a rematch nine years later when both fighters are in their twilight years, way past their prime.

02:04 So what could be the incentive here?

02:06 If it's an exhibition match, it will not be reflected in the records of the boxers.

02:11 I don't think Mayweather will risk his unbeaten record in a real fight with Manny Pacquiao.

02:16 So most likely it's an exhibition match.

02:19 There is nothing to gain here.

02:20 There is no world title at stake.

02:21 But like I said, the first fight generated around $600 million in revenue.

02:26 That is the reason why this rematch is happening.

02:30 Well, attorney, we have yet to get the picture of Floyd Mayweather Jr. here in 2024.

02:37 But this former Senator Manny Pacquiao, Pacman, who is in Japan, I actually messaged him earlier asking him if he can be on the show.

02:45 And he said, "Andre, I'm still in Japan."

02:48 So okay.

02:49 But he has a lot of plans for this year.

02:52 He has a lot of fights scheduled.

02:56 Well, aside from this rematch that he did mention in Japan that he teased,

03:01 there's also this exhibition match against a Muay Thai legend, Buakaw.

03:07 And then apparently, there's been talks that Manny Pacquiao wants to represent the Philippines in the Paris Olympics.

03:15 My question now is, can Pacman do all of that in one year?

03:23 Floyd Pacquiao 2 against Buakaw and a possibility that Manny will be in the Paris Olympics.

03:32 You know, for all retired boxers, he has the most fights he wants.

03:38 We said that he has a lot of fights he wants. Maybe later, in the end, he won't be able to fight.

03:44 He has to set his priorities.

03:46 I think Mayweather takes precedence because of the history he has with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

03:51 Buakaw is there, available, the Muay Thai kickboxer.

03:55 And then there's also the Olympics, wherein he's seeking an age exemption and universality place slot to qualify.

04:03 He has a lot of things he wants to do for somebody who's already 45 years old.

04:08 There are high risks involved in this matchup but for me, it's safe if Mayweather is just an exhibition,

04:14 if Buakaw is just an exhibition, it's safe,

04:17 compared to how he's been catching up with Terrence Crawford, Gervonta Tank-Davis, who was also mentioned last year by Manny Pacquiao as potential opponent.

04:25 So it's more dangerous because they are active boxers.

04:28 This is just an exhibition.

04:30 But the Olympics also will be very demanding and punishing because your opponents are young and the schedule of the Olympics is different.

04:39 You will fight several times, you will weigh in several times.

04:42 So that's a very, very tough endeavor, the Olympics.

04:46 Although he wants to give the first Olympic gold medal in boxing to our country.

04:51 That's his motivation.

04:53 Attorney, this potential rematch, let's start with Pacquiao vs. Mayweather, will their legacy be affected?

05:00 You said that they're way past their primes.

05:03 Will it affect? How will it affect their legacies?

05:07 For sure, it will still generate audience, this mega fight, right?

05:13 Well, as some people believe, Manny won that first fight against Mayweather.

05:19 Do you think it will affect any of their legacies, Floyd and Manny?

05:24 Well, if it is only an exhibition bout, definitely it will have no effect on their legacies

05:30 because an exhibition fight will not be officially reflected in the records of the boxers.

05:36 Now if it's a real fight, then the legacy will be affected if Mayweather loses because his record is unbeaten.

05:44 That's his biggest legacy, that I retired in the fight game undefeated.

05:50 So if Pacquiao wins, it's not significant because there's no world title at stake.

05:55 But for Mayweather, it will have a big impact because his record will be judged, how long he will fight to be squeaky clean.

06:03 That, to my mind, will be the effect on Floyd Mayweather.

06:06 Pacquiao has nothing to lose in this match, in my opinion, but he will generate a lot of money for this fight.

06:12 But like I said, the legacies are basically intact.

06:15 It's only Mayweather who is at risk, but only if he risks his unbeaten record in an official fight.

06:22 I don't think he will risk that. I think he will settle for an exhibition fight.

06:26 So that Mayweather's record is still unblemished.

06:29 Yes, to play safe.

06:31 If you were Manny Pacquiao, I'll ask you, "Attorney, what will you choose?"

06:42 If you were going to give Manny Pacquiao your two cents, your advice,

06:50 will you fight Mayweather again this year?

06:53 Or will you jump right into the Olympics? What will you choose, attorney?

06:58 Given his age, 45, he hasn't fought for a long time.

07:03 Fight your fellow fighters who are old and who are not fighting anymore.

07:07 That's safer. There are a lot of risks in the Olympics.

07:10 First of all, you have to go to qualifying tournaments.

07:13 You will be asked for an age exemption.

07:15 And the Olympics, for those kids, give it to those kids.

07:19 Because it's very punishing.

07:21 For Mayweather, you will see him grow up.

07:24 There is no guaranteed first place in the Olympics.

07:26 In the Olympics, you will see Mayweather at less risk.

07:30 Because your opponent is the same age, same bracket, as we said.

07:34 So it's a safer route for Manny Pacquiao.

07:37 Because obviously he still wants to fight, but I think you have to choose your battles.

07:41 I think Mayweather is the safest.

07:43 The Olympics will be very dangerous.

07:45 Make no mistake, it's not going to be a walk in the park,

07:48 given his age and the younger boxers who will be taking part in the Olympics.

07:52 Speaking of younger boxers, we will put the spotlight on our younger boxers when we return, Atty.

07:58 Marlon Tapales and Ymir Marcial.

08:00 But before we have a quick break, give me a name.

08:03 If it's not Mayweather, you said he's the same age, because the Olympics is for kids.

08:07 Who do you think Manny should fight here in 2024?

08:12 Just one name, Atty.

08:14 Me, Big Manny Fight, Conor McGregor, he'll continue.

08:19 Okay. Conor McGregor will continue.

08:22 Well, stay there, Atty. We'll take a really quick timeout.

08:26 But when we return, as I said, we will put the spotlight on our young boxers,

08:31 Ymir Marcial and Marlon Tapales with boxing analyst Atty. Ed Palentino.

08:37 Stay tuned to SportsSF only here on CNN Philippines,

08:40 where we go all out for today's top sports stories.

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