Manny Pacquiao v Floyd Mayweather rematch is a 'big possibility' says Filipino

Following his 2015 defeat, Manny Pacquiao says a rematch with Floyd Mayweather is a "big possibility" because he "cannot retire with peace of mind". 

The Philippine great was defeated by American Mayweather in Las Vegas by unanimous points decision, however he has since won a version of the world title.

The discussion about the rematch took place when the two met in Japan at a concert.

"I said to told him 'I've the belt now and I am a champion' and he said he would have my belt," Pacquiao said.

The 2015 bout between the two multi-weight world champions was tagged as the 'Fight of the Century,' but after a tame defeat, which saw Mayweather add the WBO welterweight title to his WBC and WBA titles, Pacquiao revealed he had been suffering with a shoulder injury.

The 39-year old Pacquiao said: 

"This time there are no excuses, It's different. “With that defeat, I cannot retire with peace of mind."

Pacquiao will defend his WBA world welterweight title against Adrien Broner in January, having four-weight world champion. 

The belt is a secondary title, as Keith Thurman, the holder of the 'super' title, is recognised by the WBA as the champion of the division.

Pacquiao, who also revealed he would be "delighted" to fight British Amir Khan, added: "We saw in Japan, accidentally. He proposed a rematch and we agreed, but definitely not now, probably after the January fight."

The 41-year old Mayweather has not fought since 2017 when he defeat Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, but will make a return boxing on New Year's Eve against Japanese kick boxer Tenshin Nasukawa.

The American's assessment about the encounter with Pacquiao was posted on Instagram : "Another easy nine-figure pay day on the way.”