MANILA, Philippines – Top Rank Inc. chief Bob Arum has confirmed that Manny Pacquiao will fight again on November 5 in Las Vegas.
The STAR’s Abac Cordero spoke to Arum, who said he has booked the Thomas and Mack Center at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas for Pacquiao’s comeback fight.
Just got off the phone with Bob Arum. Asked if @MannyPacquiaoTR has agreed to a Nov 5 return to boxing, Arum says, "Yes." @PhilippineStar
— @abaccordero (@abaccordero) July 20, 2016
Just got off the phone with Bob Arum. Asked if @MannyPacquiaoTR has agreed to a Nov 5 return to boxing, Arum says, "Yes." @PhilippineStar
— @abaccordero (@abaccordero) July 20, 2016
No opponent has been mentioned yet, although Arum said the winner of the light welterweight clash between Terence Crawford and Viktor Postol this Sunday will be the frontrunner.
Jessie Vargas, another Top Rank fighter, is also on the shortlist.
Pacquiao previously said he will prioritize his Senate duties over boxing.