Floyd Mayweather vs Manny Pacquiao: 'Most of his fights induced us to sleep,' says Pacman ahead of potential super-fight

Pacquiao said that money would be no object for fight

Tom Sheen
Tuesday 16 December 2014 13:51 GMT
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Manny Pacquiao lands a blow on Chris Algieri
Manny Pacquiao lands a blow on Chris Algieri (GETTY IMAGES)

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Manny Pacquiao has said that money will be no object as he seeks a super-fight with Floyd Mayweather - while he also took a potshot at the pound-for-pound king's lack of style.

Last week Mayweather, 37, shocked boxing fans when he said "let's make it happen" to a potential fight with the FIlipino.

A bout between the pair has long been mooted, but for various reasons, including money and alleged doping, has never been made. Although both are now well past their prime, a fight between the two would likely be the richest boxing match in history.

However, Mayweather said his potential opponent was not worth a 50-50 split of the purse but Pacquiao hit back, saying this fight was not about money.

Pacquiao has said that Floyd Mayweather's fights are sleep inducing
Pacquiao has said that Floyd Mayweather's fights are sleep inducing (GETTY IMAGES)

"Mayweather can get the amount he wants. As early as January this year, I challenged him to a charity fight. Until now, he has not agreed to it. So, money is not the issue in our fight," Pacquiao said on his official website.

"This fight is about legacy, this is about making the fans happy and, above all, this is for the good of boxing."

Pacquiao, who beat Chris Algieri last month, said he would do his best to make it an exciting fight against Mayweather, a masterful defensive and counter-punching boxer.

"But I doubt if he's gonna engage me in a slugfest. You all know his fighting style. Most of his previous fights, if not all, induced us to sleep."

Additional reporting from Reuters

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