Mayweather has fought just twice since his convincing decision victory over Pacquiao in 2015, while Pacquiao himself has been far more active. The 40-year-old re-claimed his WBO welterweight title in his very next fight against Timothy Bradley in 2016 before defending it three times, including his stunning knockout win over Lucas Matthysse in Kuala Lumpur last year.
Pacquiao defends his WBO championship for a fourth time against Adrien Broner at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on January 19, and the CEO of Mayweather Promotions and Mayweather's closest confidant, Leonard Ellerbe, has reportedly confirmed that the American will be in attendance.
The news elevates the rumors that the rivals may be discussing a second fight this year should Pacquiao dispose of Broner this weekend, in what will be his 70th fight.
In a separate article, The Philippine Star reports that a source apparently close to both athletes claims the rematch could be held in July, likely in Las Vegas, but with alternative venues in London, England and Russia also being considered. The camps have reportedly been in regular communication in order to make the fight happen.
But Pacquiao would welcome Mayweather back to the ring in an instant. "If he were coming back to boxing, then theres a rematch," he said earlier this week, according to Boxing Scene . "If he wants a rematch, then theres a rematch. Its up to him. But right now my focus is this fight because Im not taking Adrien Broner lightly."
Mayweather and Pacquiao teased a rematch last year
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