"Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he will face former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18, marking his second outing since returning from a four-year retirement last year. The 47-year-old last fought in July, when he ended a long hiatus with a majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. The bout will be at the Thomas & Mack Center,"
"I carry the Philippines with me every time I fight. The support from my country and from fans around the world continues to inspire me, Pacquiao said in a statement issued by the promoters of the fight on Wednesday. Returning to Las Vegas means so much to me, and I'm excited to work with a team focused on creating a world-class experience for the fans. I'm coming back to give them a great fight and I'm ready."
Manny Pacquiao will face former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center. The bout is Pacquiao's second outing since returning from a four-year retirement, after a July majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Pacquiao said he carries the Philippines with him and that support from his country and global fans inspires him. He initially retired in 2021 and served in the Philippine Senate from 2016 to 2022. Pacquiao is the first eight-division world champion, became the oldest welterweight world champion at 40 in 2019, and has a professional record of 62 wins, eight losses and three draws.
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