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Manny Pacquiao open to Conor McGregor fight, but Dana White shuts it down

The recent buzz surrounding a potential boxing showdown between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Conor McGregor has spurred several other boxers to challenge the Irishman.

Former boxing champion Ricardo Mayorga called out ‘The Notorious’ on twitter, and even heavyweight legend Evander Holyfield said he’d ‘squash’ the UFC lightweight champion for $25 million.

Manny Pacquiao is the latest boxer to throw his name into the mix and, while the Filipino didn’t exactly call out McGregor, he said he’s more than open to a boxing mega-fight with the MMA star.

“If McGregor will fight me in boxing, why not?