Manny Pacquiao has revealed his one condition for a showdown with Gervonta Davis.
The 46-year-old from the Philippines made a shock return to the sport on July 19, fighting to a majority decision draw against reigning WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao hadn’t fought prior to this since June of 2021 when he was outpointed by former WBA world welterweight champion Yordenis Ugas before going on to announce his retirement from the sport shortly after.
As for Davis, the 30-year-old from Baltimore currently holds the WBA world lightweight title, with his most recent defence against Lamont Roach Jr ending in a split decision draw after a competitive 12-round battle back in March.
Speaking in an interview before the Barrios fight, Pacquiao admitted that he would like to face ‘Tank’, but says the 30-year-old must make the move up to face him at either 145 or 147lbs.
“If he want, then if he come up to 147 then we can fight … 145 maybe.”
‘PacMan’ was then asked to reveal what he believes would happen should he go on to face the ‘explosive’ Davis.
“Oh that’s not a problem for me because I’m experienced fighter.”
It has already been confirmed that Pacquiao will be continuing with his boxing career after drawing with Barrios, but a rematch between the pair is unlikely to happen next, with Pacquiao’s manager Sean Gibbons confirming that Davis is a target along with current 147lb WBA champion Rolly Romero.
“F–k Mario Barrios. Who the f–k wants to see him? Manny Pacquiao beat Mario Barrios. F–k Mario Barrios. Not in a bad way, I like him, but f–k him. Manny Pacquiao beat Mario Barrios. Why should he, why does he need to fight him again? You know, if Manny wants to continue fighting, there’s fighters like Rolly Romero, there’s fighters like Gervonta Davis.”
