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Sylvester Stallone Clarifies Rumors About Manny Pacquiao In 'Expendables 4'; Floyd Mayweather And Filipino Champ Reportedly Negotiating Rematch

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao

(Photo : Reuters) Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao pose at the press conference.

Sylvester Stallone has clarified the rumor about the appearance of Manny Pacquiao on "Expendables 4," while the said Filipino champ and Floyd Mayweather reportedly negotiating for a rematch

The Movie Fone reported that Stallone told a TMZ Sports reporter that Pacquiao does not intend to be part of the movie, despite of the rumors swirling around that he might be a part of "Expendables 4."

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Stallone said that Pacquiao will not join the cast of the upcoming movie and added that he is a "great fighter" after being defeated by the American fighter Floyd Mayweather.

Meanwhile, according to Fan Sided,Pacquiao and Mayweather reportedly negotiating for a rematch, which is speculated to happen next year after the Filipino fighter recover with his injury in the shoulder. The publication added that during the fight, Mayweather seemed to be more prepared as compared to Pacquiao who has an injury at that time. The unbeaten Mayweather (48-0) has said earlier that he felt that Pacquiao is just making an excuse and even called him a "coward."

Moreover, the rumored rematch for Pacquiao and Mayweather is speculated to be held at the MGM-AEG Arena, which is scheduled to open next year.

According to reports, a source said that Pacquiao will need four months for a rehab post-surgery and another three months for his training. A source added that the second rumored fight might be the first event at the MGM-AEG Arena.

Also, the source mentioned that Pacquiao wants a "redemption" as he only fought with Mayweather with one arm. However, as of the writing, both have denied that a negotiations for a rematch is happening.

Currently, the 36-year-old Pacquiao is back in the Philippines and wears a sling on his right arm following his shoulder injury. In an interview, he disclosed that he has not yet discussed anyone with his upcoming fight as he will focus now to recover from the injury, cited ABC.

Showtime and HBO Networks said that the "Fight of the Century" between Pacquiao and Mayweather has generated about $400 million pay-per-view revenues in the U.S.

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