Overview

• Pacquiao announced on social media that he will fight on January 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, with his opponent to be named soon.
• The bout was moved off a planned December slot to avoid the Dec. 6 Isaac Cruz vs. Lamont Roach Jr. event, meaning Pacquiao will not fight in 2025.
• ESPN reports negotiations are underway for Pacquiao to face WBA welterweight titleholder Rolando Romero, a matchup his advisor Sean Gibbons publicly endorsed.
• Reporter Mike Coppinger says Gervonta Davis and Conor Benn are also being considered if a Romero deal is not finalized, with both slated to fight on Nov. 15.
• Pacquiao has rebranded his U.S. promotional outfit as Manny Pacquiao Promotions for an early 2026 launch as he pursues another welterweight title to set an age record.