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Jake Paul vs. Manny Pacquiao is a fight you will NOT see … ’cause the Filipino legend tells us he’s laser-focused on bolstering his legacy — and a fight with the YouTube star doesn’t help.
… but he didn’t slam the door on Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather II.
TMZ Sports talked to the 42-year-old boxing great while he was training at Wild Card Boxing in Los Angeles … and we asked Manny if he had any interest in boxing Jake.
“No, I will not. I will not. I want to fight the best to add on to my legacy.”
Of course, 24-year-old Paul — who’s fighting ex-UFC champ Tyron Woodley later this month — previously told us he had his sights set on … the top pound-for-pound fighter in the world, CANELO ALVAREZ.
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But, Pacquiao ain’t interested … but Jake shouldn’t take it as a shot at his skills in the squared circle.
“I’m not underestimating Paul, but he’s, he doesn’t have a lot of experience of boxing. So, in that point, he’s already, disadvantage for him to fight in boxing.”
FYI, Manny — who’s coming off wins against stars Adrien Broner and Keith Thurman — has a huge fight against 31-year-old boxing champ Errol Spence on August 21 … and clearly isn’t slowing down despite his advanced age for a fighter.
We asked Pacquiao if he wanted a rematch with Floyd Mayweather … so he could avenge his 2015 loss against Money.
Manny says he’s down to do it (even though Mayweather’s retired) … adding Floyd is invited to the Spence fight.
Your move, Floyd.