MANILA, Philippines – It seems that the rivalry between boxing champions Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. will be transcending outside the ring and towards... the cameras?
According to Examiner.com, Mayweather has announced that he is venturing towards the music and movie businesses – a track Pacquiao himself has followed earlier with his MP Productions.
Mayweather announced the creation of his film company, Mayweather Productions, in a recent news conference at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
"We're going to do what we normally do: sit in a room and brainstorm and try to come up with new ideas ... you know, outside the box. Be creative and just work together and try to be positive. That's the main thing. It's about working hard, being positive and working together," he said.
And as for his business partner, he said it will be none other than rapper and closed friend Curtis Jackson, better known as "50 Cent".
Mayweather said his production label will work with 50 Cent and producer Randall Emmett through Cheetah Vision Films.
The unbeaten boxer sees the collaboration will be a brilliant move for the both him and 50 Cent.
"I won't be able to rap forever," 50 Cent said.
"And I won't be able to box forever," Mayweather seconded.
Mayweather is considered as Pacquiao's top rival in boxing's pound-for-pound ranking.
Pacquiao, who now also works as Sarangani congressman, has starred in local movies and even produced a local flick titled "Anak ng Kumander" in 2009. He also had in various television projects.
