Pacquiao Slams Retirement Rumours; Calls On Mayweather and Marquez after Bradley Rematch

Boxer Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines greets a fan as he makes his official arrival at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Reuters

The constant bickering between Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley is gradually dying down as their much-anticipated rematch comes closer, and the Filipino fighter is now setting his eyes on his future fights, citing that he is more than willing to fight Floyd Mayweather and Juan Manual Marquez.

Speaking to the Daily Mail as he arrived at the MGM Grand, Pacquiao revealed that he couldn't be happier that he's back in Las Vegas. According to the eight-division world champion, he can't wait for the upcoming rematch with Bradley. He went on and said that he had learned and moved on from the past. However, at the moment, he is just focused on their second clash. "I'm so motivated for this fight," said Pacquiao.

Pacquiao's long-time trainer Freddie Roach couldn't agree more with the Filipino boxer. "This is his big fight right now and Bradley's talking a lot of smack, it's just that Manny's really motivated for this fight, Bradley has helped us a bit by talking."

Pacquiao also slammed the rumour claiming that he would consider retirement after Bradley rematch. His love for the sport is still there and he thinks he can still fight for the next two years. He even called on Mayweather and Marquez. "Mayweather only has to call and say he wants to fight me and the fight is on," said Pacquiao. "If Marquez is impressive in his upcoming fight, I am not against fighting him again and closing the book on that one," Pacquiao added.

Mayweather doesn't want to risk his undefeated record, says Roach

As much as Roach wants the fight between Pacquiao and Mayweather happen, he knows that there is a greater possibility that the fight will not happen mainly because he knows Mayweather isn't going to risk his undefeated record. Roach made it clear and said that Mayweather isn't scared of his student. He just feels Mayweather would never risk his undefeated record, especially when the American boxer had already hinted on his retirement.

"It's not that he's afraid of Manny."

"It's just that he believes if he goes out undefeated, he will be seen as better than greats like Sugar Ray Robinson, who had losses in her records."

Nonetheless, Roach said it would be a great idea if Pacquiao and Mayweather fight each other before they hang up their gloves. It certainly would be the realisation of the dream of many boxing fans, don't you think?