(CNN Philippines ) — People who were disappointed with how the “Fight of the Century” went down want to see a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. next year — including former boxing champion Gerry Peñalosa.
In an exclusive interview on CNN Philippines’ Sports Desk, Peñalosa admitted he wants to see a healthy Pacquiao get another shot opposite the undefeated Mayweather.
“Para sa akin, gusto ko na makalaban niya uli si Mayweather… kasi alam ko kaya niyang talunin yun kung nasa 100-percent siya at walang injury. I think matatalo niya,” said Peñalosa, who also stated that Pacquiao shouldn’t fight anyone other than Mayweather.
“Pero kung iba yung kalaban at walang challenge, para sa akin huwag na lang. Wala na siya makukuha dun. ‘Pag hindi si Mayweather, hindi na yun challange para kay Manny. ‘Pag merong Mayweather mas maganda… nandoon din ‘yung pera.”
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But Peñalosa highly doubts the American boxer will grant Pacquiao a rematch.
“Masyadong matalino ‘yun e, alam niya na may talo siya. Alam niya si Manny na kapag 100-percent at walang injury, talagang may paglalagyan siya,” said Peñalosa.
Asked if the loss to Mayweather loss hurt Pacquiao’s legacy, Peñalosa says the former eight-division champion has long cemented his status in the sport of boxing.
