By Radio Rahim

Manny Pacquiao announced his retirement from the sport last month, following his trilogy decision win over Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao's retirement was motivated by his pursuit of a full-time political career. A few weeks ago, Pacquiao - who was already a congressman - secured a senatorial seat in the Philippines. He admits that he does have ambitions to one day become president of his country.

His career rival, Floyd Mayweather Jr., announced his own retirement last September after beating Andre Berto, also at the MGM Grand.

Recently, Mayweather has been hinting at the possibility of a ring return in the fall.

The biggest money fight for Mayweather is a rematch with Pacquiao. Last May, they came together to generate $600 million in revenue and a record-shattering 4.6 million buys on pay-per-view. Even if the rematch did 50% of that number, it would be one of the most financially successful fights in boxing history. 

Also recently, rematch rumors once again surfaced with a lot of steam, after Pacquiao's trainer Freddie Roach revealed that Mayweather paid him a visit, more than once, at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California. According to Roach, they discussed the first fight from last May but there was nothing kicked around for a potential rematch.

Pacquiao's promoter, Bob Arum of Top Rank, hopes the boxer stays retired and fully focuses on his duties as a senator.

"Manny Pacquiao has been elected by the people in the Philippines to be one of their 24 senators. That's an obligation that he has. And that obligation does not include taking off for six weeks and coming to LA, and training for a fight. I would be very disappointed in Manny Pacquiao if he ignored that obligation to the Philippine people," Arum told BoxingScene.com.

And what happens if Mayweather officially unretires and calls Top Rank for the rematch?

"Let him come over to Manila [for the rematch] and maybe Manny will take off from a session in the senate. If he comes to Manila, I'm sure the senate will accommodate Manny," Arum said.