Overview

• The WBC elevated Pacquiao to the top of its welterweight rankings after his contentious majority draw with champion Mario Barrios in July.
• Pacquiao, 47, has confirmed he will return to the ring in December, rejecting recent retirement rumors.
• A rematch with Barrios remains possible but his team is also weighing a fresh challenge against Rolando Romero.
• Boxing analyst Jeff Mayweather endorsed a Romero bout while Gervonta Davis’ trainer labeled reports of his retirement as “fake news.”
• The eight-division champion chases his first professional victory since July 2019 as he pursues one more world title shot.