Manny Pacquiao fancies his chances in a boxing fight against Conor McGregorGetty Images
And now former six-weight world champion Pacquiao has said he would take on The Notorious in a boxing fight.
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Speaking to Fox Sports, the Filipino said: “In boxing? In boxing [I would fight McGregor] but not in the UFC, just boxing.
Conor McGregor is taking some time out of UFC to prepare for the birth of his first child – but will his first fight back be in boxing?AP:Associated PressMayweather fought Pacquiao back in 2015, and it was a one-sided affairGetty Images
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“I didn’t see footage of Conor sparring. But if we are talking about Conor McGregor and boxing, it’s different. Boxing is different than MMA.”
Pacquiao knows all about the skills of Mayweather after falling to a unanimous points defeat to "The Money" in May 2015.
The boxing world had yearned for the clash between two of the sports biggest stars, but the millions who watched all over the world were left disappointed by the one-sided clash.
Floyd Mayweather continues to talk up a fight in the boxing ring against Conor McGregor, but old foe Pacquiao is trying to steal a marchReuters
Now it is the prospect of a Mayweather vs McGregor fight that is garnering attention, helped by the two constantly trash-talking on social media.
And seemingly Pacquiao, who is scheduled to fight Jeff Horn on April 23 in Australia, is waiting in the wings for his own crack at the Irish UFC star.
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