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GLOVES OFF- Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao 2 - EPISODE 1
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00:00He has defeated eight current Hall of Famers
00:03Inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame
00:08He is the 8th Division World Champion
00:10Please welcome back to the sport of boxing
00:13The legend Manny Benjamin Pacquiao
00:20I miss boxing
00:24I'm excited for the fans to give a good fight
00:26Boxing is my passion
00:28The way I train, the way I work hard
00:31To make sure that I can give a good fight to the fans
01:12Both Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao are pushing themselves to the limit in preparation for their upcoming clash
01:19Manny says he is fully determined and already in camp to give an exciting fight
01:23I know he's trained hard
01:25He has to defend himself
01:26I'm a challenger
01:28So I have to make more extra mile to punish myself and able to win the fight
01:34And that's my goal
01:35I'm not underestimating my opponent
01:37I have to make sure that 100% condition
01:42I'm still here
01:44Manny Pacquiao is back
01:46Manny is back
01:47Declaring he will not overlook or underestimate his opponent
01:50Yet remains confident his conditioning and shape are superior to Floyd
02:22We're not done yet
02:42Manny Pacquiao is back
02:53an exhibition, but he wanted a real professional fight. Now fully committed, Manny is determined
02:59to give fans authenticity and excitement inside the ring. Manny explains that anyone with true
03:17spirit and passion for boxing can continue fighting at any age, proving dedication and
03:22love for the sport.
04:17Manny emphasizes his motivation, saying his brain has never told him he is tired, which
04:22is why he continues competing with relentless determination.
04:25When the time comes, like, comes to my mind, my heart, like, ah, I'm busy, I'm tired,
04:32then forget about boxing, right? But as long as you have passion, dedicate, dedicate, dedicate
04:39to life, then yeah.
04:40Yes, of course, of course. But look at your body also, because sometimes your mind is active,
04:45but your body can't fix it.
04:46What he says, no. Mine stopped a long time ago.
04:50So that's why I'm trying… I'm trying to push myself, but, you know…
05:05Manny trains with stick conditioning inside camp, a method designed to improve pain tolerance,
05:11strengthen resilience, and prepare his body for the toughest challenges.
05:14Oh, my God.
05:14Đ·Đ°Ń€ges it all.
05:24I'm going to think that...
05:26Oh, my God.
05:30Oh, my God.
05:31Oh, my God.
05:33Oh, my God.
05:42Oh, God.
06:02Manny Pacquiao Promotion's CEO warns that Floyd will not be a stationary fighter, reminding
06:07everyone to expect movement, strategy, and adaptability from Mayweather.
06:11I don't think Floyd will ever be a stationary target. I think Manny knows that. I don't think
06:16Floyd by any means is an easy fighter, like an easy opponent. Yeah, don't expect Floyd to be a
06:22stationary target. That's not Floyd. Floyd is Floyd. I mean, there's a reason why he's nicknamed
06:27the greatest of all time. There's a reason why he's the GOAT. There's a reason why he's 50-0,
06:32and there's a bigger reason why he's agreed to step back in the ring, and that's because
06:37Floyd is Floyd. And Manny is Manny, Floyd is Floyd, and Floyd's not just going to step
06:44into something knowing that, you know, Floyd plays to win, as does Manny, so it's going
06:52to be very, very good.
06:53He confirms no medical issues exist for either fighter. Both have insurance, ensuring safety,
06:58and no serious concern surrounding this bout. Considering Floyd's 49 and Manny's 47.
07:04I mean, the testing, I mean, the medicals and stuff are the same. It's the standard full
07:09physical MRI, MRA, the eye exam, blood, EKG, so very standard, like what it is typically.
07:19They're getting insurance, so that's not a problem, right? So there's no concerns or any
07:24issues there. You also have to look at their history, right? Their history is, look at how
07:29many fights they've done, look at how they've performed. They've always shown up. They haven't
07:34been, you know, they're not flight risks. So we have to go back in the history and look at it,
07:39and of course you see Manny's performance was great.
07:42Yeah, and going back to the first fight, drop testing was a big sticking point for Floyd,
07:48right? Is there going to be drop testing for this fight?
07:50Uh, yes, most likely, yes, there will be. Manny Pacquiao trains with Freddie Roach in the gym,
07:56hitting pads with speed, precision, and power, showcasing relentless determination.
08:00Okay.
08:15Time out.
08:31Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather stays determined in training camp, sharpening his skills, maintaining
08:36discipline, and preparing intensely for the upcoming fight.
09:12Floyd Mayweather hits pads strongly with precision and power, showcasing speed, speed, speed,
09:16focus, and relentless preparation that define his championship mentality.
10:01Max Kellerman recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming matchup between Floyd Mayweather
10:05Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
10:07He admitted that he doesn't usually comment on other athletes' finances, but hopes that
10:11if Floyd Mayweather Jr. takes the fight, he earns well and rides off into the sunset a
10:16rich man.
10:17Kellerman emphasized that Manny Pacquiao is focused on the sport itself rather than money,
10:22wanting a real fight rather than an exhibition.
10:24Reflecting on their first bout, Kellerman was critical, calling it underwhelming, and noted
10:29both are now 50 years old, making the stakes of a rematch uncertain.
10:33While he respects both fighters, he admits he favors Pacquiao in terms of interest and
10:37excitement, highlighting the authentic challenge and skill they bring to the ring for fans to
10:42witness.
10:43Are you skeptical about that, Shady?
10:44That's one thing I don't do.
10:45I don't talk about no other athletes' money.
10:47I don't do that.
10:47By the way, my hope is that Floyd isn't going, bro.
10:51And if he is, that he makes all the money in the world for a Pacquiao fight and goes rides
10:56off into the sunset a rich man, I wish him the best.
10:58I want to fight somebody.
10:59I don't care about the money and all that.
11:00Who you want him to fight?
11:02That's not good with Pacquiao.
11:04Pacquiao just drew with Barrios.
11:06And you see what he look like?
11:07Yeah, because they're not on that level anymore, James.
11:09I don't want to see what's going to happen here, though.
11:10What do we think's going to happen in Mayweather-Pacquiao?
11:12Are you interested in it?
11:13Is it a good fight?
11:15Yeah.
11:15I'll be watching.
11:15Watch it.
11:16The first one was awful, but now they're 50 years old.
11:19Let's see.
11:19It's a lie, though.
11:20You didn't like the first time he fought.
11:21No, I didn't.
11:22I'm not going to watch the second one.
11:22You didn't like that, Max?
11:23No, the first fight.
11:24Oh, yeah, I forgot.
11:25So when it wasn't a grandpa.
11:26It looked easy.
11:27I knew you were.
11:27No, no, no.
11:28By the way, that fight went more or less how I thought it would go.
11:30I always thought it would go that way.
11:31I didn't like the fact that it was a diminished effort.
11:34Who's your favorite fighter, Pacquiao or Floyd?
11:36Come on, we know it's Pacquiao.
11:37No, I don't know Pacquiao or Floyd.
11:38Actually, Floyd, watching Floyd fight is actually more my style of that perfect boxer.
11:44When I do a pound-for-pound ranking, I'm trying to be objective.
11:47Pacquiao jumped more weight classes.
11:49What he did pound-for-pound to me was more impressive.
11:51But you have him over Floyd.
11:52But I never thought Pacquiao was going to beat Floyd, ever.
11:55But Pacquiao, he's one of my favorite fighters.
11:57Cool.
11:57Floyd and Pacquiao, they're one of my favorite fighters.
11:59But I still don't want to see it.
12:00Longer, bigger, better defensive fighter, you know.
12:02But let's be real.
12:02What this is all about, business.
12:03This is going to be a mega event.
12:05Doesn't matter how old they are.
12:06There's two biggest names in boxing today, even if they aren't.
12:09Paulie Maline Adji sees this fight as another high-profile cash grab,
12:14recalling that the first Floyd Mayweather Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao bout,
12:18despite its historic status, lacked real passion and intensity.
12:21Fans expected fireworks, yet the 2015 clash often felt like a tactical dance
12:26rather than the all-out battle many hoped for.
12:28That fight was for the championship, carrying tangible stakes in the welterweight division.
12:33But this rematch does not hold the same competitive significance.
12:36Instead, it thrives on curiosity, nostalgia,
12:39and the global star power of two of boxing's most recognizable names.
12:43Maline Adji notes that audiences are drawn less by pure competition now and more by the spectacle,
12:49a dynamic reinforced by similar events such as Mike Tyson's exhibition bouts,
12:53which captivate fans even decades after his prime.
12:56The first fight was also a cash grab, but really, you know, that one was also a little bit too
12:59late.
13:00And they didn't really fight with that passion and fire.
13:04It was more like, I'll dance, you dance, and if nobody gets hurt, we both win, you know?
13:09And that's not really what fans want to see.
13:11Having said that, the first time around was for the championship of the world.
13:14Floyd was champion.
13:16You know, Pacquiao was challenging him.
13:18I think Floyd had the WBC title at the time, so on and so forth.
13:20And you know what I say about, and at the time, it was still a fight that was viable
13:25within the whole world landscape of the welterweight division.
13:29This time around, it's not really a viable fight within the landscape of the welterweight division.
13:33But it's like I always complain about Canelo.
13:35As long as you don't take the belts with you and hold them hostage,
13:37and the sanctioning bodies allow you to hold them hostage,
13:40I don't mind guys doing this kind of thing.
13:42You know, let's face it.
13:44Is it the only time we've seen this?
13:46We've seen this time and again.
13:48I mean, Leonard did the third fight with Duran and Hearns in 1989.
13:52While this is an official fight, not an exhibition,
13:54the undertone of entertainment remains strong.
13:57Pacquiao's age and natural power are countered by Mayweather's defensive timing and experience,
14:02yet both fighters remain in remarkable condition for their years.
14:06The matchup, therefore, is less about championship glory
14:08and more about testing skill, endurance, and strategy while captivating viewers.
14:13Netflix's involvement amplifies the event's reach,
14:16offering convenient access to casual fans who may not follow boxing closely but recognize the names.
14:22As Max Kellerman once noted,
14:24when boxing comes together properly, it stops the world.
14:27Malin Eiji echoes this sentiment,
14:29emphasizing that while the fight may not carry the same legacy weight as the original,
14:33the curiosity, nostalgia, and star power guarantee significant attention.
14:37For fans old and new, the Pacquiao Mayweather rematch promises a spectacle,
14:42blending skill and showmanship into a global event that few will ignore.
14:46You know, so, I mean, the rematch with Hearns and the third fight with Duran, you know,
14:49so, so, you know, and I think those sell pretty well, pretty good as well.
14:54You know, people got into it with a kind of duds.
14:56Yeah, I mean, the third Duran and Laren fight at the Mirage,
14:59people kind of are probably more forgetful about it.
15:02But regardless, the nostalgia aspect of it, like the champ said, is, is going to attract people.
15:08It's going to, you know, make people curious.
15:12There's also the aspect of it where the new fan base is always curious about the old-time fighters,
15:16which is why Tyson always gets views even today,
15:19because people are always curious about the Mike Tyson mystique, the Mike Tyson effect.
15:22So, people that weren't able to be alive and wake up the morning of a Mike Tyson fight
15:26that know what that feels like, you know, want to feel that today.
15:29I promise you, it's nothing like it was in 1989 with Tyson,
15:32no matter what you guys want to feel.
15:34But regardless, I think people get curious about that.
15:36And I think this is going to be sort of the same thing.
15:38Dan Raphael says that the scheduling of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather's fight
15:42strategically aligns both fighters on similar timelines,
15:46setting up a potential September 19th showdown at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
15:49He notes that Netflix's involvement is unsurprising,
15:53as the platform focuses on high-profile, attention-grabbing events,
15:56rather than standard boxing matches.
15:58Unlike their historic 2015 clash,
16:01which shattered every pay-per-view and revenue record imaginable,
16:04Raphael believes this fight won't replicate that same financial magnitude.
16:08Instead, Netflix provides massive exposure and convenience,
16:12allowing fans to watch without paying extra beyond their subscription,
16:15a strategy that proved successful with events like Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson.
16:20The promotion is a joint effort between Manny Pacquiao Promotions,
16:24Mayweather Promotions, and CSI Fight Sports,
16:26which also manages Mayweather's other projects.
16:29It puts Floyd in an exhibition bout, also probably in April,
16:33but in a different location.
16:34And it sets them up on the same time schedule,
16:37where if they're going to do a rematch,
16:38September 19th at the Sphere in Las Vegas,
16:41the fact that Netflix is doing it is not surprising at all.
16:44That's always been what they've been talking about doing.
16:47I think both fighters and everybody involved understands that
16:50it's one thing when everybody wanted to see the fight in 2015,
16:53he put it on pay-per-view and it's going to be a blockbuster,
16:55which it was.
16:55They charged a hundred bucks before the pay-per-view,
16:58the biggest price ever for a pay-per-view.
16:59And it set every conceivable record that you could think of
17:02in terms of gate, boxing, pay-per-view buys,
17:05overall revenue, the sponsorships, the merchandise.
17:08You pick a metric and it broke the record.
17:12That would not be the case now 11 years down the road,
17:16you know, since they first fought in 2015.
17:19So they needed somebody to put up big money
17:21and it really fits the profile of what Netflix is trying to do.
17:24While the competitive dynamics of the fight remain uncertain,
17:28Rafael emphasizes that the spectacle itself guarantees global attention,
17:32given both fighters' endearing fame.
17:34For him, the event is a must-watch,
17:36not only for dedicated boxing fans,
17:38but also for casual viewers drawn by the star power
17:41of two of the sport's most iconic names.
17:43They want to do big events and whatever you want to say about it,
17:47maybe not for guys like me or you,
17:49who are involved in doing boxing-related stuff on a daily basis,
17:53but for the regular person that's scrolling through Netflix
17:55to see what's on on a weekend night,
17:58they're going to look and say,
17:59oh, Mayweather, Pacquiao, I know those guys,
18:00they're as famous as any boxers in the world.
18:03And if it doesn't cost me any extra money
18:05and I'm just paying my normal subscription,
18:06yeah, I'll check it out.
18:07And it's going to do big numbers.
18:09That's why Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson did the numbers it did.
18:11And that's why, you know,
18:13we saw them be interested in a fight like Jake Paul
18:16against Anthony Joshua and the other events that they have done.
18:20Tyson Fury's comeback as they try to, you know,
18:22build up more in the UK.
18:23And this is going to be the same situation.
18:25They put out a lot of money to do the fight,
18:26but not as much as what obviously they generated in 2015.
18:29And, you know, it will be, it'll be a big event,
18:34but how much of a fight it will be, who the heck knows?
18:36But I mean, to answer the question,
18:38I'm not like looking forward to it, but.
18:40Floyd Mayweather reportedly earned around $200 million
18:43from his first fight against Manny Pacquiao,
18:46while Pacquiao took home roughly $100 million.
18:49For this rematch, both fighters are said to be receiving $100 million each.
18:54From a practical standpoint,
18:55if a fighter is still in good physical condition
18:57and presented with a payday of that magnitude,
19:00turning it down is almost unthinkable.
19:02Prize fighters, by definition, fight for purses,
19:05and no one in their position would realistically decline such an opportunity.
19:08The financial incentive alone explains much of the motivation behind this fight,
19:12even if the competitive stakes are lower than a title bout.
19:16Say it's just they're both getting $100 million.
19:19You're presented with a $100 million bag, okay?
19:21And you're still good physically, alright?
19:26And can still fight, and you feel good.
19:29You ain't turning down that bag, bro.
19:31You're not, you're not.
19:31You're gonna say yes to it.
19:32All you guys that are, that are shitting on it, okay?
19:37Let's just be real for a second.
19:39No cap.
19:40We're all taking this fight.
19:42We're all taking it.
19:43You can't blame them to take it.
19:44We're all taking it, alright?
19:45So, I hear both arguments, but it is what it is, right?
19:50They're gonna take it regardless.
19:52They're prize fighters.
19:53They fight for prize, duh.
19:55As Floyd famously said in that 24-7 buildup against Shane Mosley.
20:01And they're gonna do what they're gonna do.
20:03Now, in terms of why this fight is happening, honestly, I don't know.
20:08I don't know why this fight is happening.
20:09Netflix's involvement amplifies the spectacle, providing a platform that focuses on high-profile
20:14events rather than serious championship-driven matchups.
20:17Historically, the streaming service has delivered entertainment-first bouts, grading lower in terms
20:22of competitive significance.
20:24While this approach guarantees massive exposure and easy access for casual viewers, it raises
20:29questions about the type of boxing content being promoted.
20:32Critics argue that Netflix could elevate the quality of fights on its platform to avoid
20:37backlash from fans who expect more than star power and spectacle.
20:40Ultimately, this fight reflects both the lucrative nature of prize fighting and the
20:44ongoing trend of prioritizing entertainment value over competitive legitimacy.
20:49Has said that they, you know, want to put on big, huge events.
20:54If you were to grade the type of events they've put on in terms of how serious they are,
21:00and when I say serious, I mean like real fights, okay?
21:03Like real fights with implications in boxing.
21:07You know, you'd have to give them like a seat, honestly.
21:10Like, look at the fights they've put on, okay?
21:11And if there's any criticism, albeit constructive criticism, towards Netflix, is I feel that they
21:21should step up the type of fights they're putting on their platform because there could
21:28be a lot of blowback.
21:29There was a huge amount of blowback the first Mayweather-Pacquiao fight, okay?
21:32You had all this attention.
21:34Literally, the whole sports world and a big part of the world was tuned in to this fight.
21:40And the fight was boring, put people to sleep.
21:43That's it for today's video.
21:45Stay tuned until next time.
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