And the new! Oh, wait, not yet! Boxing fans around the world have long debated on who is the better between the sport’s greatest fighters: Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. Now, imagine if this hypothetical dream match became a reality and both fighters were able to assemble their own team of skilled boxers to compete against each other in the ring. The possibilities are endless, and the excitement and anticipation for such a match would be unprecedented. Truly, Happy Punch Promotions heard your prayers. According to them, a tag team match between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao is officially in the works. Mayweather and Pacquiao have been rivals for many years now and it might be high time to end their feud once and for all. On the other side of the ring, Pac-Man will be fighting alongside another Filipino, Salt Papi. Meanwhile, Mayweather will join the British YouTuber turned boxer KSI (JJ Otunji). Who do you think would come out on top between these two tag teams?
KSI’s manager Mams Taylor confirms talks 👀 pic.twitter.com/iSU3PVdPik
— Happy Punch (@HappyPunch) March 13, 2023
Happy Punch Promotions announced on their official Twitter account regarding this fight. As informed the two teams will go head-to-head in a tag team match. KSI’s promoter, Proper Loud Music has also confirmed the match. Further details like date and venue are yet to be announced.
The history and rivalry between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr.
The history and rivalry between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. are one of the most storied and intense in the history of boxing. The two legendary fighters were widely regarded as the best in the sport during their prime years and fans around the world eagerly awaited a matchup between them. However, for years negotiations for a fight between them broke down due to various reasons including issues related to drug testing, purse splits, and promotional differences. This only added fuel to the already fiery rivalry between the two.
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Eventually, in 2015, the fight finally happened with Mayweather emerging as the victor via unanimous decision in what was billed as the “Fight of the Century”. Despite the result, the rivalry between the two has continued and a tag team match between their respective teams would undoubtedly generate significant interest and excitement among fans of the sport.
How does a “boxing tag team match” work?
Just like in WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment), a tag team match features a two-on-two battle. It’s no different in boxing. Other rules of boxing apply only that each team will have two boxers. For an instance, when a boxer wants to be substituted, he just needs to tag his ally who is outside the ring. He/she can tag his partner at any time, even in between rounds.
The tag team concept was introduced by Misfits Boxing (KSI’s handler) and DAZN just this month. However, the tournament gathered a lot of viewers and became a hit for boxing fans. Now, the idea of bringing two boxing legends has piqued the interest of every fanbase and everybody can’t wait to see Pacquiao and Mayweather battle it out once again.
Who could win this much-awaited epic bout?
It’s really hard to say who would emerge as the victor between these two teams. Pacquiao and Mayweather have long retired from boxing but are still fighting in exhibition fights. They are still in their best condition as they still win their bouts. On the other hand, KSI and Salt Papi are still young fighters. They’ve also proven to be good boxers with their record. The Filipino YouTube star posed a 3-0 record, including 2 knockouts. Meanwhile, the British internet celebrity, KSI, has 5 wins, 1 draw, and 0 losses as a professional fighter. Although the odds are leaning toward Mayweather and KSI, Pacquiao could be very hungry for revenge and could ignite the fire he once had.
Who do you think will win between Pacquiao and Mayweather Jr.? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below. For more content, stay with us, here at Spiel Times.
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