Manny Pacquiao, who faced Floyd Mayweather Jr. in 2015’s mega-fight, threw out a final verbal “punch” before Mayweather’s fight against Conor McGregor on Aug. 26.
Mayweather tweeted: “Talking doesn’t win fights.”
In response, Pacquiao took a shot at him on Twitter: “but running does ;) God bless on your fight tonight!”
He’s likely referring to Mayweather’s elusive and defensive boxing style---which has drawn both criticism and praise from many.
Mayweather defeated Pacquiao via unanimous decision in an overdue fight called “The Fight of the Century.”
Floyd Mayweather Jr., (L) beat Manny Pacquiao in one of the most anticipated boxing bouts ever. Could there be a rematch? (John Gurzinski/AFP/Getty Images)
UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor hits an uppercut bag during a media workout at the UFC Performance Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 11, 2017. McGregor will fight Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a boxing match at T-Mobile Arena on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. (L) and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor face off during a news conference at the KA Theatre at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada on Aug. 23, 2017. The two will meet in a super welterweight boxing match at T-Mobile Arena on Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - DECEMBER 12: Conor McGregor celebrates after a first-round knockout victory over Jose Aldo in their featherweight title fight during UFC 194 on December 12, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)
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