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Pacquiao Targets January Bout With WBA Champ Rolly Romero as U.S. Promotion Debuts Nov. 29

Talks are underway for the 47-year-old’s return, according to ESPN.

Manny Pacquiao enters the boxing ring for his fight against Mario Barrios. Credit: Harry How/Getty Images
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Overview

  • Advisor Sean Gibbons labeled Rolando "Rolly" Romero the ideal opponent and said January is the target for Pacquiao’s next fight.
  • ESPN reports negotiations for a January bout have begun, with no agreement finalized and no public comment yet from Romero’s team.
  • Pacquiao will launch Manny Pacquiao Promotions in the United States on Nov. 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California.
  • The Temecula event will feature the professional debut of Manny "Jimuel" Pacquiao Jr., with co-promotion by World Boxing Champions Promotions and Ringside Ticket Inc.
  • Pacquiao last fought to a majority draw with WBC titleholder Mario Barrios in July, while Romero holds the WBA welterweight belt after defeating Ryan Garcia for the vacant title.