Pacquiao showed he's still got it, impressing fans with his physique and conditioning. He threw power punches and moved sharply around the ring, despite being 16 years older than his opponent.
After the fight, Pacquiao didn't rule out future bouts. At the post-fight press conference in Las Vegas, he said:
"Let's fight again, if he wants, I have no problem with that. I'm active now... I'll fight them all."
This statement got people talking about a possible rematch with Floyd Mayweather. Their 2015 fight was a big deal, bringing in $300 million and being called the most important fight of the century by some. Mayweather walked away with $180 million of that purse.
Mayweather retired in 2017 after beating Conor McGregor, finishing with a perfect 50-0 record. Some fans criticized his style, saying he ran too much and didn't hit hard enough.
If Pacquiao and Mayweather do fight again, it'll likely break records and get fans excited. But Pacquiao isn't committing to anything yet. He said:
"We're gonna discuss it in the next couple of days on what we're going to do."
Boxing needs more than just old stars, though. The sport wants to grow its fan base, get people excited, and find new talent. Big names like Pacquiao help bring in new viewers, but the future of boxing depends on fresh faces too.