A legend of boxing is targeting a rematch with former rival Manny Pacquiao.
Pacquiao made a sensational return to the ring earlier this month, fighting to a majority decision draw against reigning WBC world welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 46-year-old Filipino great put on an impressive display against the younger champion, but ultimately fell short in his attempt at becoming the oldest world welterweight title holder of all time.
After it was confirmed that Pacquiao would be continuing with his boxing career after drawing with Barrios, the 46-year-old could go on to rematch a former rival that he faced back in 2011.
In an interview with Seconds Out, Hall of Fame inductee Shane Mosley, who faced the likes of Oscar De La Hoya, Canelo Alvarez and Floyd Mayweather has expressed his desire to face Pacquiao for a second time.
“The motivation is to prove people wrong. To let them know that I’m the best. Sugar Shane Mosley is still here. I’m not an old grandpa, I’m still available and ready to fight. Manny Pacquiao is 46 years old, he just fought to a draw, people thought he won or whatever, he’s proving that age is just a number. It’s your mentality. I want to prove that.
“Actually, I want to fight Manny Pacquiao next, and then the winner fights Floyd Mayweather. I want to show the world I’m still here. You can’t get rid of me. When I want to leave, I’ll leave. I’m not ready to leave. I love boxing … 100% percent.”
Pacquiao clashed with Mosley back in May of 2011 where he defeated the American via unanimous decision to successfully defend his WBO welterweight title.
Mosley actually made a return to the ring himself on July 25, suffering a points defeat to Matt Floyd at the conclusion of their 8-round exhibition bout at the Indigo O2 in London, England.