Manny Pacquiao/Floyd Mayweather: Will it Finally Happen?

After roughly six years of negotiating, the megabout that would be Manny Pacquiao (57–5, two draws, and 38 knockouts) versus Floyd Mayweather (47–0, 38 knockouts) is nearly a done deal—that is, depending on who you talk to.

Left: Floyd Mayweather Jr. in Las Vegas in April 2010. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken) Right: Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 4, 2011. Promoter Bob Arum said Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, that Pacquiao has agreed to all terms for what would be boxing's richest fight ever, a bout with Floyd Mayweather Jr. that fans have been demanding for five years. AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

After roughly six years of negotiating, the mega-bout that would be Manny Pacquiao (57–5, two draws, and 38 knockouts) versus Floyd Mayweather (47–0, 38 knockouts) is nearly a done deal—that is, depending on who you talk to.

Boxing fans have clamored for the titanic matchup for years and with both fighters getting up in age (Pacquiao is 36, Mayweather is 37) the time is now for it to happen.

But, that’s been the question for a number of years now. Still we ask, will it happen?

Pacquiao seems to think so.

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