Manny Pacquiao is bringing his promotional company to the United States.
Pacquiao returned from a four-year hiatus to fight Mario Barrios in July.
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Pacquiao was inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in June, ahead of his valiant comebackCredit: Getty
Their clash for Barrios’ WBC welterweight title was ruled as a draw, but re-ignited the fighting spirit in Pacquiao.
The 46-year-old is set to continue his comeback, and announced that he is on the verge of signing his next fight.
He is anticipated to face-off with WBA welterweight champion, Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero.
Should their clash get over the line, both of Pacquiao’s fights since returning to the professional scene will have been title shots.
That’s not the only return that we are seeing courtesy of Pacquiao, as he has shared the plans for his promotional company.
Manny Pacquiao Promotions was created in the Philipines in 2006, in order to inspire local young talent.
Their first show was held in the Philippines, when Pacquiao was defending his WBC International super featherweight strap against Oscar Larios.
While they haven’t been actively involved with many shows since then, that is set to change.
‘Pac Man’ revealed the new plans via a press release: “It is an honor to bring Manny Pacquiao Promotions to the U.S.
“Some of my most unforgettable moments happened inside American rings. Now, I want to help create those same moments for today’s fighters.
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The Filipino legend is an eight-weight championCredit: Getty
“Through talent-stacked events and an elite platform, we’ll showcase the rising stars and seasoned warriors ready to capture the world’s attention.”
What do we know about Manny Pacquiao Promotions first US event?
The promotion’s venture will take place in the US on November 29, and will be co-promoted by both World Boxing Champions Promotions and Ringside Ticket Inc.
Pacquiao’s son, Emmanuel Pacquiao Jr, will be making his pro debut the same night.
The card will be topped by a WBO featherweight title eliminator between Lorenzo Parra and Elijah Pearce.
What else is on the cards for Manny Pacquiao?
Aside from the resurgence of his business ventures, Pacquiao is eyeing up another outing to the ring for early 2026.
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Should he face Rolly and win, he would break his own record of being the oldest welterweight world championCredit: Getty
He will certainly be out to win, although he will be 47 by the time their paths cross and it won’t be an easy feat.
It is expected that the bout will now land in January.
It will give ‘Pac Man’ another unique opportunity to try and break his own record and again become the oldest ever 147lbs world champion at the age of 46.