Errol Spence Jr rejected the idea of a fight with Manny Pacquiao, recently raised by the man himself.
Retired boxer turned politician gave an interview in which he said he would be happy to face today’s champions to provide a test unlike any other. ‘Pac Man’ is considered one of the greatest boxers of all time and retired in 2021 after a hugely successful professional career.
Despite the offer, Spence said ES . News that he won’t face Pacquiao.
“I’m not going to fight him. Larry Holmes is one of the biggest contenders. He gets no respect. How he defeated Muhammad Ali – he defeated him. I think it’s because of that.”
Fans only need to look at both men’s most recent professional bouts for a good comparison. In 2021, Yordenis Ugas WBA Welterweight title match against the former eighth-place champion. He beat Pacquiao by unanimous decision.
In April 2022, Ugas sought to unify his title with Spence’s WBC and IBF belts. The Cuban who just defeated ‘Pac Man’ was eliminated in the 10th round.
So Spence’s view that the Filipino legend might be too old is a solid one – and his mention of Larry Holmes’ knock-out against Muhammad Ali is on the decline in 1980 after two years out of the boxing. radio is suitable.
Besides, fans would rather see Spence in the ring with Terence Crawford, another champion of the welterweight division.
Although the talks seem to be coming to an end recently, things have fallen apart and if that happens in 2023 it looks like the end is coming. Spence was recently involved in a car accident prevented him from entering the biggest battle of his life.
