Arum Says Mayweather-Pacquiao II Talk is Bullsh*t

By Edward Chaykovsky

Top Rank's CEO, Bob Arum, was shocked to read reports that there were ongoing negotiations for a rematch between Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. for 2016.

In what was the most richest fight in boxing history, Mayweather won a twelve round decision over Pacquiao on May 2nd at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Mayweather announced his retirement from boxing on September 12th, following his twelve round decision victory over Andre Berto.

During an interview a few weeks later with BoxingScene.com, Mayweather Promotions CEO Leonard Ellerbe had said there was "no chance" of a rematch ever taking place between the two fighters.

So it was strange to hear Pacquiao tell an overseas reporter that his team was currently negotiating a Mayweather rematch.

Arum denies that information and believes there may have been some miscommunication with Pacquiao not fully understanding what the reporter from AFP had asked him.

According to the veteran promoter, not a single conversation has taken place regarding a Mayweather rematch.

"I have no idea what he's talking about," Arum told Kevin Iole of Yahoo Sports. "He said it, not me. But I have had no talks with anyone about that. None. Zero. Not one. Mayweather is retired and I take him at his word. But second, you know there is no way that Mayweather is ever going to fight in the Gulf, even if he did decide to fight again, so it's all bullsh*t."

Pacquiao is slated to return in the first quarter of 2016 with fighters like Terence Crawford and Amir Khan being considered.