Pacquiao announces next fight date in Las Vegas as he eyes record-breaking comeback

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Manny Pacquiao has announced the date and location of his upcoming fight.

The former eight-division world champion came out of a four-year retirement to make his return earlier this year.

Pacquiao’s comeback fight against Mario Barrios ended in controversy, with the judges scoring the WBC welterweight title bout a majority draw.

And now, just before turning 47 in December, he’s set to return to the ring once again.

Manny Pacquiao reveals when his next fight will take place

Manny Pacquiao gave an update on his next fight through social media on Tuesday.

This follows the news that his original return date had already been taken by Lamont Roach Jr, who will face Isaac Cruz in a December 6 pay-per-view bout.

“Hello to all my boxing fans,” said Pacquiao. “I’m excited to let you know I will be returning to the ring on January 24 in Las Vegas.”

“It is going to be an exciting and special event. More news to come on my opponent in the next few days.”

Who could Manny Pacquiao fight next?

Manny Pacquiao is looking to break a record he set back in 2019 when he became the oldest welterweight world champion, and he’s hoping to do it again in 2026.

His advisor, Sean Gibbons, has said that Pacquiao is targeting WBA champion Rolly Romero in a bid to reclaim the belt he took from Keith Thurman seven years ago.

Speaking to World Boxing News, Gibbons explained: “The goal remains to break his own record, to make history, to win a welterweight title.”

“He wants to be the oldest person to do it at 47 years old. Rolly Romero has the WBA belt, so he is the target.”

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Romero appears to be the leading candidate for Pacquiao’s next fight, but nothing has been finalised yet. Two other names have also been mentioned as possibilities.

Reporter Mike Coppinger has stated that despite Conor Benn and Gervonta Davis already being scheduled for November bouts, they remain potential options for Pacquiao’s return.