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Manny Pacquiao Sets Jan. 24 Las Vegas Return, Opponent TBA as Romero Leads Talks

Pacquiao is negotiating with WBA champion Rolly Romero in a bid to extend his oldest welterweight champion mark.

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Overview

  • Pacquiao announced he will fight on January 24, 2026 in Las Vegas, with his opponent to be named in the coming days.
  • Advisor Sean Gibbons and ESPN reporting indicate negotiations are underway for a WBA title bout with Rolando “Rolly” Romero, who is the current frontrunner.
  • Mike Coppinger reports Gervonta Davis and Conor Benn are also being considered, though each has a November engagement scheduled.
  • The return was shifted from a targeted December date after the Isaac Cruz vs Lamont Roach Jr. card took the December 6 pay-per-view slot.
  • A victory at 147 pounds would extend Pacquiao’s record as the oldest men’s welterweight champion, as he concurrently launches Manny Pacquiao Promotions in the U.S.