Adam Catterall and Nick Peet discussed Manny Pacquiao’s options as he considers his next move following the weekend’s loss to Yordenis Ugas.
The 42-year-old Filipino senator looked a different boxer from the one who previously dominated opponents, and he hinted in an Instagram post that he may be considering retirement.
Appearing on JABS as part of the DAZN Boxing Show, Peet argued that defeat to Ugas would be an honourable way to go out.
“I don't think there's a shame that he goes out like that either,” he said.
“I think he's lost to a really good fighter. Ugas knew this was his opportunity finally, to make that final step to prove himself and define his own legacy a little bit. I think he did that against senator Pacquiao and thought he was outstanding.
“He came in at late notice and replaced Errol Spence. I'm kind of glad it wasn't Spence because I don't think Manny would have lasted the 12 rounds against Errol Spence. But I think going out like that against Ugas here in the final bell, losing, but losing convincingly on points. I think that's the best way possible for a legend like Manny to go out.”
Catterall meanwhile predicted that Pacquiao could elect to take one last high-profile fight for a payday, such as the previously discussed match-up with former UFC champion and erstwhile boxer Conor McGregor.
“I don't think he is going out, mate,” he began.
“I think there's too many temptations in fights that we're going to talk about, because we're living in a crazy world. We've got the Conor McGregors of this world knocking about, we've got these YouTube lads knocking about. There's a lot of money knocking about out there for senator Pacquiao to come out, and maybe even have a bit of a scrap when he's a president. I think he might even go down that route, my man.”