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Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather's old gym amid rematch tension between the boxing rivals
The new private training center will serve professional fighters and select guests as Pacquiao and Mayweather prepare for a rematch, representatives said.
- On Monday, boxer Manny Pacquiao rebranded his newly acquired Hollywood gym as "Pacquiao Prime Boxing," a facility formerly owned by rival Floyd Mayweather.
- This acquisition precedes the September 19 rematch at the Sphere in Las Vegas, a move Pacquiao frames as strategic expansion despite the symbolic weight of replacing his rival's brand.
- Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions, said the bout is anchored by "not one, not two, but three different agreements," claiming these contracts mandate a professional fight rather than an exhibition.
- Responding to questions, Pacquiao flapped his arms and let out a brief "bawk, bawk, bawk," while the Filipino boxer emphasized his passion for developing fighters after ending a four-year retirement last year.
- Plans exist to expand this private training model across major markets, while the 49-year-old undefeated Mayweather returns after retiring nine years ago, though his representatives did not respond to requests for comment.
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Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather's old gym with rematch tensions high
Manny Pacquiao let the setting speak before he said a word. Inside a boxing gym once tied to Floyd Mayweather Jr. in the heart of Hollywood, Pacquiao walked past a partially finished ring, pointing toward future placements for heavy bags and glancing at a larger-than-life image of his rival that will soon be taken down. The space, which is set to open this...
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Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather's old gym amid rematch tension between the boxing rivals
Manny Pacquiao is preparing for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather on September 19 in Las Vegas. The fight is surrounded by controversy, with Mayweather calling it an exhibition, while Pacquiao insists it's a professional bout.
Manny Pacquiao takes over Floyd Mayweather's old gym amid rematch tension between boxing rivals
Manny Pacquiao is preparing for a rematch with Floyd Mayweather on September 19 in Las Vegas. The fight is surrounded by controversy, with Mayweather calling it an exhibition, while Pacquiao insists it's a professional bout. Pacquiao's team claims multiple signed…
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