Mike Coppinger, a well-known journalist and insider, reported that the legendary Manny Pacquiao has chosen an opponent for his return to the ring. According to Coppinger, "Pacman" is negotiating a fight with Conor Benn.
"Sources have told ESPN that Manny Pacquiao and Conor Benn are in talks to fight each other at 147 pounds (welterweight - note). Boxing great Pacquiao and Benn flew to Riyadh to meet and see if they can finalize a fight with officials from Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia is fast becoming the venue for the biggest fights in boxing," - wrote Coppinger at his social network X.
We will remind, earlier it became known that the IOC did not allow Pacquiao to participate in the Olympic Games-2024.
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