In a change from what Conor McGregor himself has been saying for over a year, Manny Pacquiao does not, in fact, want to face the former two-division UFC Champion in the boxing ring.
Following on from his only pro boxing fight, a loss against Floyd Mayweather, McGregor and his team have attempted to negotiate another box office smash against Pacquiao. Still, it does not appear as though we will see that contest anytime soon.
Pacquiao himself reportedly does not want to fight the MMA veteran, as he is looking for boxing opponents rather than combat sports athletes looking to transition over to the sweet science.
Pacquiao will be facing Errol Spence Jr in his next contest, August 21st 2021, at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This will be Pacquiao's first fight since 2019, where the now 42-year-old beat the previously undefeated Keith Thurman.
