Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are recognised as two of the best ever, but despite their 2015 meeting, fans continue to debate which man was the greatest. Now, world-renowned trainer Robert Garcia has had his say.

Pacquiao is boxing’s only ever eight-division world champion, having ruled at flyweight in 1998 and then in all divisions between super-bantamweight and super-welterweight over the course over his legendary career.

Although, unlike the self-proclaimed ‘TBE’, ‘Pac Man’ was defeated on eight occasions, including a defeat to Mayweather, who famously retired with a record of 50-0, after claiming world honours in five different weight divisions.

Yet, in a clip captured by RyckesportsTV, Garcia declared that, in his opinion, it is Pacquiao who sits higher in the ‘GOAT’ debate, due to the love that he received outside of the ring, as well as his skills within it.

“I think that Pacquiao was better. Mike Tyson said something to me, ‘to be the GOAT, it is not just because of your boxing record, you gotta be loved and accepted by the fans’ – and everyone loves Pacquiao.

“Like Tyson says, [you must be able to] walk down the street without bodyguards, everybody that comes up to you shakes your hand, when you can’t do that, you can’t be a GOAT if you can’t do that.”

In September, Pacquiao could put an end to Mayweather’s unbeaten record, with a shock professional rematch having reportedly been agreed and set to be aired live and exclusive on Netflix.

Another early playoff exit for the Los Angeles Lakers has reopened familiar NBA arguments around LeBron James and his place in basketball history. Even after two decades of records, championships and longevity that few athletes in any sport have matched, the debate around James still refuses to cool down. This time, the criticism came from Hall of Famer Tim Hardaway Sr., whose latest comments about LeBron quickly became one of the league’s biggest offseason talking points following the Lakers’ postseason disappointment.

Hardaway did not simply leave James outside his personal GOAT conversation. The former five-time NBA All-Star went further by placing multiple legends ahead of the Lakers star and questioning whether LeBron carries the same mentality as some of basketball’s most feared champions.

Tim Hardaway Sr. Questions LeBron James’ Place Among NBA Greats

Debates around LeBron’s legacy usually centre on comparisons with Michael Jordan. Hardaway’s list, though, pushed James far lower than many expected. The Hall of Famer named Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal as players he believes rank above James all-time. What caught even more attention was the reasoning behind it. Hardaway focused heavily on mentality, leadership and what he described as “killer instinct” during pressure moments in the playoffs. “These guys they go by championships, and they go by the killer tenacity that these guys have. Like Magic, Michael, Kareem, Kobe. They had killer instinct. They came out and they didn’t let their team wilder. They gave their team confidence. I love LeBron, I’m a LeBron fan. But at times, he doesn’t bring it the way we want him to bring it. Like James Harden, we want him to bring it. We know what he can do, we want to see that.”

The comparison to James Harden instantly became the most controversial part of Hardaway’s comments. While Harden has often faced criticism over playoff performances throughout his career, James remains a four-time NBA champion with one of the most accomplished postseason resumes in league history.

Lakers Playoff Exit Keeps LeBron James Legacy Debate Alive

The timing of Hardaway’s comments matters because questions around the Lakers’ direction are already dominating NBA offseason discussions. At 41 years old and entering his 23rd season, LeBron remains productive, but every playoff defeat now intensifies conversations about legacy, roster construction and championship expectations in Los Angeles.

The Lakers are expected to stay active in trade rumours and free agency as they attempt to maximise what could be the final stage of James’ career. But criticism surrounding LeBron’s approach in big moments clearly has not disappeared, even among former NBA stars who openly admit admiration for him.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced that the draw for the national stage of the 2026 President Federation Cup will take place on Friday at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja.

The draw will involve teams that qualified after the national playoff matches, where four teams were knocked out in the women’s category and six teams exited the men’s competition.

A total of 32 teams will compete in the women’s event, while 64 teams will battle for glory in the men’s tournament.

Defending champions Kwara United will return to defend their title in the men’s competition alongside top clubs such as Shooting Stars, Rangers International, Bendel Insurance, Nasarawa United, Ikorodu City, Rivers United and Barau FC.

In the women’s category, holders Rivers Angels will face competition from leading sides including Nasarawa Amazons, FC Robo Queens, Ibom Angels, Bayelsa Queens and Naija Ratels.

Akwa Ibom State will be represented by Akwa United and Godswill Akpabio FC in the men’s competition, while Ibom Angels and Solo Wonders will compete in the women’s event.

Other notable clubs in the men’s tournament include Enyimba FC, Lobi Stars, Warri Wolves, Plateau United and Niger Tornadoes.

The President Federation Cup remains one of Nigeria’s biggest domestic football competitions, bringing together clubs from across the country in both the men’s and women’s categories.

First Published: May 14 2026 | 11:57 PM IST

Mercedes Mone has not been seen in AEW for quite some time, but a recent real-life development involving a top AEW star could lead to the CEO’s return to the Jacksonville-based promotion.

Mercedes Mone’s name is listed among the greatest female wrestlers of all time. This recognition reflects her immense body of work, including her time as Sasha Banks in WWE and now in AEW as the CEO. Currently, the former TBS champion is on hiatus from the Jacksonville-based promotion, a break that began at Dynamite: New Year’s Smash, where she lost the title. During her absence, the wrestling world saw multiple reports suggesting she would return soon, and Mone herself hinted at a comeback on social media, but she has yet to return. As we navigate the fifth month of her absence, an unfortunate real-life issue involving a top AEW star, Persephone, may finally result in the CEO’s return to Tony Khan’s promotion.

It was recently confirmed that Persephone has suffered a legitimate and severe foot injury sustained in late April. As a result, the Mexican star was written off TV during a recent episode of Collision. Interestingly, Persephone was announced for this year’s Women’s Owen Hart Cup Tournament on this week’s Dynamite despite the injury. It is highly likely that Persephone will be unable to recover in time for her Round 1 match at the Double or Nothing pay-per-view, which opens the possibility of Tony Khan replacing her with Mercedes Mone.

Thekla has her say on Mercedes Mone’s AEW status

In a recent exclusive interview with Westwood One Sports Night, reigning AEW Women’s Champion Thekla was asked to comment on Mercedes Mone, but she chose to defer the comment to a later date. The Toxic Spider said she has interesting details about her in relation to the CEO, but they will have to wait before seeing the light of day.

“That’s a tough one. You know, I’m not gonna answer that because I think there will be a day where I’m going to reveal stuff that is interesting about me in relation to Mercedes. So I’m not gonna say anything,” said Thekla

Mercedes Mone returning to take Persephone’s place in the Owen Hart Cup is definitely a play Tony Khan can run, but for now it is a speculative angle, and it remains to be seen how Mone’s return to All Elite Wrestling will unfold.