In an interview with Jimmy Manicad of GMA News, Manny Pacquiao admitted that some of the comments from the Mayweather camp have irritated him, specifically Mayweather Sr.'s constant accusations that he is using steroids or some other illegal substance. Although Mayweather Sr. implied that he was merely joking around, Pacquiao, not known for trash talking, issued a stern warning and advice to Mayweather Sr. in his native language, stating, "Siguro sabihan yung anak niya na pag natuloy yung laban naming eh may ano ng kauntiÂ…may hinanakit ng kunti dahil sa pag accuse ng tatay niya sa akin." Loosely translated, Pacquiao said that Floyd Mayweather Sr. should tell his son that if their fight goes through, he now has extra motivation because of the accusations.
There is no doubt that Pacquiao will be more focused and more determined than ever before for his potential clash with Floyd Mayweather Jr. That being said, it was also noted in the interview that many in Pacquiao's camp have already advised him to retire. Fortunately for fans, the newly-crowned WBO welterweight champion is not quite ready to call it quits yet. In fact, his wife, Jinkee Pacquiao, firmly supports her husband's decision to fight on and is confident that he'll be the first to defeat Mayweather. "Maybe one more time and Mayweather's arrogance will end," she stated when asked if she was ready for her husband to retire in a recent interview with Snow Badua of Filipino TV Channel NBN 4. "I am very confident in Manny's fights. I think I'm most confident in this fight with Mayweather," she continued.
With political aspirations on the horizon, however, it seems that a bout with Floyd Mayweather could very well be his last and his impending retirement is not too far off in the future. When that day comes, the sport of boxing and its fans will surely miss him.