Manny Pacquiao 'confirms' talks over Floyd Mayweather rematch

Pacquiao, 36, is set to stand for the Filipino senate next year, so his next fight will be his last.

The eight-weight champion told AFP earlier in October that he would announce his opponent for the fight in November or December.

Amir Khan has already revealed that he is one potential opponent but Pacquiao whetted the appetite of many a fight fan with the revelation that he is back in talks with Mayweather.

“I don't know yet who's my opponent next but we're still negotiating right now about the rematch with Floyd Mayweather so hoping for that," revealed in a question and answer session with his fans via his Facebook page.

(Pacquiao’s talks about his next opponent 1:18 secs in to the video)

Mayweather improved to a fight record of 48-0 by beating Pacquiao in May in what was considered by many an underwhelming fight after years of build-up, and officially retired after his unanimous points decision over Andre Berto, which took him to 49-0.

Pacquiao’s claim comes only a matter of days after CEO of Mayweather Promotions Leonard Ellerbe tweeted to say that Mayweather had retired.

However, it is thought that Mayweather could be coaxed out of retirement to face Pacquiao, with the added incentive of passing Rocky Marciano’s 49-0 professional record also a strong draw.