The Filipino boxing legend stated that Roy Jones Jr. was the superior fighter at his peak compared to Floyd Mayweather Jr. Pacquiao shared his opinion during a recent interview with FightHype, where he was asked to choose between the two boxing greats.
Pacquiao's comment comes amid an escalating war of words between Mayweather and Jones Jr. Over the past week, the two former champions have been trading verbal jabs. Jones Jr. even challenged Mayweather to settle their differences in person and expressed openness to a fight, not necessarily as an exhibition.
Both Mayweather and Jones Jr. have impressive resumes that justify their places in boxing history. Mayweather's career saw him become a five-weight world champion, spanning from super-featherweight to super-welterweight. He notched victories over notable opponents like Oscar De La Hoya, Canelo Alvarez, and Pacquiao himself.
Jones Jr., on the other hand, claimed world titles in four weight classes: middleweight, super-middleweight, light heavyweight, and heavyweight. He also held the undisputed champion status at 175lbs from 1999 to 2002.
While Pacquiao gave his take on this heated debate, he's gearing up for his own return to the ring. The 46-year-old fighter will face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This marks Pacquiao's first bout since his August 2021 defeat to Yordenis Ugas in a WBA welterweight title clash.
As the boxing world buzzes with the Mayweather-Jones Jr. rivalry and Pacquiao's comeback, fans can look forward to more exciting developments in the sport.