Pacquiao Explodes, Calls Jeff Mayweather a “Coward” as Long-Simmering Feud With Floyd Reignites

The boxing world woke up to chaos again after Manny Pacquiao unloaded a verbal uppercut that instantly went viral, reigniting one of the most controversial rivalries in sports history.

In a fiery response aimed directly at Jeff Mayweather, Pacquiao didn’t mince words, branding him a “coward” and accusing the Mayweather camp of orchestrating distractions to avoid a long-demanded rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

The trigger was Jeff Mayweather’s recent public comments advising Floyd to consider a sensational exhibition-style fight against Mike Tyson. While some fans laughed it off as fantasy matchmaking, Pacquiao saw something else entirely — a calculated dodge. And he made sure everyone heard his side.

“Why do you advise Floyd to fight Mike Tyson but don’t dare to give me a rematch?” Pacquiao fired back. The words spread across social media at lightning speed, lighting up boxing forums, Facebook feeds, and sports talk shows. For Pacquiao, this wasn’t trash talk for clicks.

This was unfinished business.

Pacquiao bluntly accused Jeff Mayweather of knowing the truth but choosing silence when it matters most. According to the Filipino legend, the real reason behind the sudden push for a so-called Tyson mega-fight is simple: fear. Fear of history repeating itself. Fear of another loss.

Fear of a second stain on Floyd Mayweather’s carefully curated legacy.

Pacquiao’s camp has long argued that Floyd’s undefeated record has become a shield rather than a challenge.

While Mayweather supporters point to his technical brilliance and defensive genius, critics say his career has been defined by timing — fighting opponents at the “right” moment, often when they were no longer at their peak. Pacquiao, however, refuses to let that narrative go uncontested.

The two finally met in 2015 in what was billed as the “Fight of the Century,” a bout that shattered pay-per-view records but left many fans deeply unsatisfied.

Floyd won by unanimous decision, but Pacquiao later revealed he fought with a serious shoulder injury, a revelation that fueled controversy for years. Calls for a rematch never stopped, especially from Pacquiao’s side.

Now, nearly a decade later, those calls are louder than ever.

“Tensions are at boiling point,” one longtime boxing analyst said, reacting to Pacquiao’s comments. “This isn’t nostalgia. Manny sounds like a man who still believes the story isn’t finished.”

And Pacquiao made that crystal clear. He declared he’s ready to “finish” Floyd anytime, anywhere — words that instantly reignited debate about whether a rematch, exhibition or otherwise, could still happen. At 46, Pacquiao remains active, dangerous, and visibly hungry.

Meanwhile, Floyd Mayweather has leaned heavily into exhibitions, lucrative appearances, and carefully controlled bouts against non-traditional opponents.

That contrast is exactly what fuels Pacquiao’s frustration.

To Pacquiao, advising Floyd to fight Mike Tyson — a retired heavyweight legend with no relevance to Floyd’s weight class — isn’t bold. It’s avoidance. It’s spectacle without risk. And Pacquiao wants fans to see it for what he believes it is: a smokescreen.

Social media reaction has been explosive. Pacquiao supporters flooded comment sections, praising his honesty and courage, while Mayweather loyalists dismissed the comments as desperate noise. Neutral fans, meanwhile, are split — some craving closure, others convinced the time has passed.

Still, the numbers don’t lie. Every time Pacquiao and Mayweather are mentioned in the same headline, engagement skyrockets. Facebook algorithms love it. Boxing fans can’t look away. The rivalry, no matter how old, still prints attention.

Jeff Mayweather has yet to issue a detailed response, but silence may only add fuel to the fire. In the court of public opinion, Pacquiao’s accusation hangs heavy: if Floyd truly has nothing to fear, why not shut everyone up once and for all?

The irony is impossible to ignore. Boxing, a sport built on courage and confrontation, now finds itself debating fantasy matchups instead of settling real grudges. Pacquiao’s outburst taps directly into that frustration — not just his own, but the fans’.

Whether a rematch ever materializes remains uncertain. Promotional politics, money, pride, and age all stand in the way. But one thing is undeniable: Pacquiao is done waiting quietly. His message was loud, personal, and impossible to ignore.

In an era where many legends choose comfort over conflict, Manny Pacquiao just reminded the world why he’s different. He doesn’t want exhibitions. He doesn’t want excuses. He wants the fight — the real one — and he wants it now.

And if Floyd Mayweather truly believes his legacy is untouchable, Pacquiao has thrown down the simplest challenge of all: prove it.