Floyd Mayweather’s ex-Hollywood gym taken over by Manny Pacquiao in bold move
Floyd Mayweather’s old Hollywood gym just got a new tenant-and it’s Manny Pacquiao. The eight-division world champion posted a video showing himself inside the former Mayweather Boxing Club, signaling a clear power shift in the boxing world.
What happened?
On a recent day, Manny Pacquiao walked into Floyd Mayweather’s former Hollywood gym and claimed it as his own. The Filipino legend shared footage on social media of himself inside the space, which once hosted Mayweather’s high-profile training sessions and celebrity sparring sessions. Pacquiao didn’t just step inside-he made it clear the gym now carries his mark.
The move is widely seen as a calculated jab at Mayweather, who has long been a fixture in Hollywood’s celebrity boxing scene. Pacquiao’s takeover isn’t just symbolic; it’s a direct challenge to Mayweather’s legacy in the city where the American icon once dominated the conversation around boxing and entertainment.
Why it matters for Floyd Mayweather
This isn’t the first time Pacquiao has used Mayweather’s name to stoke drama. Their rivalry spans decades, from epic fights in the ring to public spats outside it. Mayweather, now retired from boxing, still looms large in pop culture, but Pacquiao’s latest stunt shows the younger generation isn’t backing down.
For Mayweather, the gym takeover is a reminder that his influence, while still massive, is now being reshaped by rivals. Pacquiao’s bold move forces fans and media to ask: Who really owns the Hollywood boxing narrative now?
What comes next?
Pacquiao hasn’t said whether he plans to rebrand the gym or keep it as is. But the optics are undeniable-he’s staking a claim in a space once synonymous with Mayweather. The boxing world will watch closely to see if this is just a one-off stunt or the start of something bigger.
Floyd Mayweather hasn’t responded publicly, but his silence speaks volumes. The gym’s new chapter is written, and Pacquiao’s name is on the door.