{"id":192953,"date":"2025-10-06T11:05:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T11:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/192953\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T11:05:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T11:05:07","slug":"manny-pacquiaos-world-title-shot-delayed-as-boxer-who-beat-gervonta-davis-snatches-his-fight-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/192953\/","title":{"rendered":"Manny Pacquiao’s world title shot delayed as boxer who ‘beat’ Gervonta Davis snatches his fight date"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will not return to the ring before the end of 2025. <\/p>\n

The former eight-weight world champion tried to make history in a comeback fight earlier this year. <\/p>\n

Manny Pacquiao<\/a> ended his four-year boxing retirement when he fought Mario Barrios in July. The 46-year-old\u2019s comeback was marred by controversy<\/a>\u00a0when the judges scored his WBC welterweight title bout a majority draw.<\/p>\n

Now he\u2019s closing in on a potentially historic fight with WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero. <\/p>\n

\"MannyPhoto by Ethan Miller\/Getty ImagesManny Pacquiao\u2019s next fight delayed until 2026<\/p>\n

Manny Pacquiao vs Rolly Romero was originally expected to headline a pay-per-view show in December.<\/p>\n

A 140lb clash between Isaac Cruz and Lamont Roach Jr was supposed to be the co-main event. <\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s now been announced that the last man to face Gervonta Davis<\/a> will headline on December 6 in San Antonio. <\/p>\n

Many people think Roach beat \u2018Tank\u2019 when they battled to a majority draw<\/a> on March 1. Although he didn\u2019t walk away with Davis\u2019 WBA lightweight title, \u2018The Reaper\u2019 put on a performance that made him a main event-worthy star.<\/p>\n

According to WBN, Pacquiao will push back his fight with Romero to avoid clashing with Cruz vs Roach.<\/p>\n

If it\u2019s finalized for January, as planned, Pacquiao will have the chance to make history<\/a> by becoming the oldest welterweight champion of all time at 47 years old. <\/p>\n

PAC vs ROMERO | CRUZ vs ROACH \ud83d\udea8<\/p>\n

Pacquiao vs. Romero has been pushed to January, as Cruz vs. Roach is scheduled to take place in December. <\/p>\n

PLUS: The December 6 undercard San Antonio co-feature is lined up to be a @qazaqstyle<\/a> vs. @Laraboxing<\/a> unification! <\/p>\n

The winner is now a\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/xEQOwg1i53<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 World Boxing News (@WorldBoxingNews) October 3, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n

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Manny Pacquiao takes his promotional company to the US<\/p>\n

Last week, Manny Pacquiao announced a huge career move<\/a> separate from his own fight career.<\/p>\n

\u2018Pac-Man\u2019 will launch his fight promotion in the United States at the start of 2026. Originally established in 2006 as MP Promotions, the boxing legend\u2019s outlet has now been rebranded as Manny Pacquiao Promotions (MPP) ahead of a move into the US market.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an honour to bring Manny Pacquiao Promotions to the U.S.,\u201d the Filipino boxing icon said in a press release. <\/p>\n

\u201cSome of my most unforgettable moments happened inside American rings.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow, I want to help create those same moments for today\u2019s fighters.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough talent-stacked events and an elite platform, we\u2019ll showcase the rising stars and seasoned warriors ready to capture the world\u2019s attention.\u201d<\/p>\n