Overview

• His July 19 clash with Mario Barrios ended in a disputed majority draw that has divided fans and pundits over the judges’ scoring.
• Despite Pacquiao’s call for an immediate rematch, manager Sean Gibbons declined and insisted his fighter deserves a higher-profile opponent.
• Gibbons has identified Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero as the leading contenders for a year-end showdown.
• Pacquiao publicly invited Floyd Mayweather Jr. to come out of retirement for a second fight, citing their 2015 bout as proof of blockbuster potential.
• The camp is targeting December for the next bout and remains focused on legacy-defining matchups over revisiting Barrios.