Hoya, 49, said he would not return to the game, although he said not long ago that he would break Mayweather's PPV record.
Hoya said in an interview: "I'm unlikely to come back because there's no feeling. The training made me physically and mentally haggard and difficult to recover. After recovering from COVID-19, you will feel breathless on the treadmill. ”
Earlier this month, Hoya told DAZN News that he wanted to fight Mayweather twice. He added that the match would break Mayweather's PPV record for a 2015 match between Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao.
Hoa said: "It's clear that he (Floyd Mayweather) plays all for money. It was probably the most intense game for him. I believe it would make more sense than he did against McGregor. It will be bigger than the net red boxer or any of his matches. ”
"I think people want to see the real game. People want to see legends and legends, champions and champions. That's how we do it. That's what we've been doing for almost our entire lives. That's not to say they're tired of watching these exhibition games. But people want to see the real game. ”
"They want to see the real legend in the boxing ring. They wanted to see boxers like Floyd Mayweather, Pacquiao and myself. We are true legends who put it on the front line and played in the ring for years, fighting for the world championship for decades. ”
Hoya added: "I strongly believe the match against Mayweather will be huge, it will be huge. That alone will appeal to Mayweather. I feel strongly about the match with Mayweather and I can easily generate PPV revenue. You own the entire social media platform. The game can be big. ”