Floyd Mayweather Jr just called Manny Pacquiao a 'punk' and challenged him to a fight

Are boxing’s top two stars going to get it on… at last?

FLOYD MAYWEATHER JR raised the world’s hopes for a Fight of the Century against Manny Pacquiao by blasting him on Twitter.

Here’s the formal challenge:

And here’s Floyd claiming he pushed his jail sentence (which should have started Friday) back to June so he could fight Manny:

We certainly hope this leads to an actual fight. But the two sides have showed the maturity and negotiating skills of toddlers during the last couple years, so let’s not bank on it.

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Jan 10th 2012, 9:12 PM

Been waiting so long for this. I am wondering if it is already too late. Are they past their prime? Yes. Will I stay up late to watch it anyway? Yes. Cmon Pacman, knock this fucker out please

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Jan 11th 2012, 12:35 AM

I must be the only one who wants Mayweather to win, despite him having no class as a human I think he is an amazing boxer. Pacquiao hasn’t looked his best since he fought Margarito

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Jan 10th 2012, 9:34 PM

Careful now Floyd, Pacman will can actually hit back

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Jan 10th 2012, 10:56 PM

This. Has. To. Happen!!

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