Now that Manny Pacquiao biggest name in the sport now, will Floyd Mayweather Jr. come out of retirement to take the World Champion title back? Find out what Floyd Mayweather advisor Leonard Ellerbe had to say.

Floyd Mayweather adviser Leonard Ellerbe had high praise for Manny Pacquiao as the Filipino bids to claim the WBA welterweight later this month against the undefeated Super WBA Welterweight World Champion Keith “One Time” Thurman. With the Pacquiao v Keith Thurman fight just a bit over a month away their advisors are discussing the matter. Read on…

CelebNSports247.com reports that the powerhouse 147-pound showdown between Pacquiao and Keith “One Time” Thurman will set the stage on which boxer will be the victor holding the Super WBA Welterweight World Champion belt.

When it comes to Floyd Mayweather advisor Leonard Ellerbe and Pacquiao’s position after Mayweather’s retirement, he had nothing to say. This fight is a tremendous opportunity for both guys in terms of where they are in their respective careers. Pacquiao is currently the biggest name in the sport.

Ellerbe, who is also CEO of Mayweather Promotions:

We’re looking forward to working with our partners in bringing yet another blockbuster back home to MGM Grand here in Las Vegas.

He went on to say:

Thurman is a young skilled undefeated fighter in the prime of his career. It makes for a compelling matchup. I know both fighters will be ready for the challenge that lies ahead of them come July 20. I can’t wait to see this one go off. This fight is a tremendous opportunity for both guys in terms of where they are in their respective careers. Pacquiao is currently the biggest name in the sport.

He adds:

Thurman is a young skilled undefeated fighter in the prime of his career. It makes for a compelling matchup. I know both fighters will be ready for the challenge that lies ahead of them come July 20. I can’t wait to see this one go off.

Pacquiao’s advisor Sean Gibbons added:

Senator Pacquiao is thrilled to be back in ‘Viva Las Vegas,’ fighting at the best venue for boxing – the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This is where the Pacquiao vs. Thurman world welterweight championship belongs. We’re excited to be working with our partners at PBC, Mayweather Promotions and TGB Promotions.

Gibbons adds:

Manny is fighting in the biggest fights on a global scale. It doesn’t get any more global than FOX Sports Pay-Per-View. Fans have always enjoyed watching Pacquiao and Thurman compete in the ring. We are confident they will, once again, give boxing fans worldwide everything they’re expecting, and more.

He concludes: