By Mark Vester
Manny Pacquiao’s adviser Wakee Salud said he doubts the WBO welterweight champion retires without fighting Floyd Mayweather Jr. In the last few days Pacquiao has hinted at retirement if he wins the politcal race in the Philippines in May. Salud doubts it because the fight is something Pacquiao wants badly. During his recent return to the Philippines, Pacquiao said he wants the fight but he won't chase Mayweather for the opportunity.
“As long as Mayweather is there, and they haven’t fought, it will be very tough for Manny to retire,” Salud told The Philippine Star.
There is also the money. Salud can't see Pacquiao walking away from the massive purse that would come with a Mayweathr fight.
“The purse will be huge. How can he retire? And aside from the money, the Mayweather fight is the fight that the people will ask for. Manny is a boxer, he’s a fighter. If he is called to a fight, he will fight Mayweather,” said Salud. “I don’t think he would simply retire.”
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