For many boxing fans, the chances of seeing the Manny Pacquiao Floyd Mayweather fight is similar to the chances of seeing a unicorn, underwater. First, one party keeps on dodging while others think Pacquiao is already past his prime. However, after that dominating performance of the eight-division champion against Chris Algieri, talks of the gigantic fight between this generation's best fighters got even bigger. According to Top Rank CEO Bob Arum, the highly-anticipated bout is just one call away from Mayweather's camp.
"To answer the telephone. Simple as that," Arum answered when asked what would it take to make the Manny Pacquiao Floyd Mayweather fight happen.
"I think that fight should happen. I think the boxing fans deserve that fight. if boxing is to be considered a major sport, the fight has to happen and all the nonsense has to cease.
Manny Pacquiao jumping in joy after knowing "He's going to fight me."
"Everyone should work together to make it happen. There are no more excuses. None. I'll be by my phone, Manny will be by his phone. We're ready."
Pacquiao himself is positive that he will get to face the elusive Floyd Mayweather on the ring saying fans 'deserve that fight.'
"The people deserve that (Manny Pacquiao Floyd Mayweather) fight. The fans deserve that fight," Pacquiao said at the postfight news conference.
"It's time to make that fight happen. It's been a long time. I want that fight. They're always denying the fight. I think the fight has to happen."
Manny Pacquiao also shrugged off people's opinion saying his skills and strength have diminished.
"I'm stronger and faster now. I'm so happy with my performance. Yes, I'm ready to face Mayweather. I was never discouraged after that loss to Marquez," he said. "I just learned that I needed more determination and focus, and I learned that from that fight."
