Manny Pacquiao, at a jaw-dropping 47 years old, is reportedly locked in for the undercard of the massive Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua clash happening this December. Yeah, you read that right. The legend is stepping back into the ring, and the whole world of boxing is buzzing about it.
Pacquiao’s Big Return on a Monster Card
This absolute blockbuster event is set for Friday, December 11, 2026, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales. The whole thing’s gonna stream live on Netflix, which is wild. We’re talking about the biggest names in boxing, and now we hear the “PacMan” himself is part of the action. MP Promotions CEO Jas Mathur has stated, though, that “Nobody is set, no opponent is set in stone yet,” according to Athlon Sports. Netflix says they’ll announce the undercard bouts later, but the chatter is that Pacquiao’s presence is a lock.
His last fight was way back in July 2025 against Mario Barrios. Pacquiao, who was 46 then, boxed Barrios to a majority draw. Honestly, a lot of folks thought he won that one, so for him to be ready to go again after more than a year out, it just shows you the fire this guy still has.
Who’s Stepping Up to Face the Legend?
So, the big question is, who’s going to be across from the “PacMan” in Cardiff? There are a bunch of names floating around, and some of them are pretty scary. We’ve heard previously retired Kell Brook, Joe Cordina, and Jack Catterall mentioned. Other names linked include Conah Walker, Lewis Crocker, Danny Garcia, and Amir Khan. Khan even said he’d return to face Pacquiao. Thankfully, Shakur Stevenson was ruled out by Dana White, because let’s be real, seeing one of the best current fighters beating up on a legend is just not what anyone wants.
The source makes it clear, if Catterall is the pick, Pacquiao fans should be nervous. That’s a tough, tough fight. Cordina and Brook might not be the worst look for him, but they’d probably still be favored. You just hope that if he’s fighting them, there wouldn’t be legitimate fear for his well being. On a side note, that rumored rematch with Floyd Mayweather? It got postponed indefinitely because of contract disputes, which is kind of a bummer, but hey, we’re getting Manny back in the ring!
No matter what, getting to watch a true legend like Pacquiao compete again is a pleasure. The dude’s kept himself in fighting shape for so long, it’s seriously inspirational. Who knows, maybe he’s got another amazing performance left in the tank? Get ready, December 11 is gonna be insane, and we’ll all be watching to see who this legend faces.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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