It is understood Filipino boxing legend and Hall of Famer Manny Pacquiao is getting close to formally announcing his next fight very soon.
It looks like Pacquiao will challenge Rolly Romero for the world title next year but it is not clear if a possible Floyd Mayweather rematch will be before or after.
Most likely after that, but nothing confirmed yet.
Pacquiao had a great year beating the odds to draw with Mario Barrios in which most thought he won the fight.
He is training (per above) now with a rapper from America called Blueface at the moment.
For those that don’t know much about him, here’s some info — he’s boxed before it turns out.
Manny Pacquiao Trains With Strange Rapper
Debut Domination: Blueface launched his boxing journey on July 23, 2021, outpointing TikTok rival Kane Trujillo by unanimous decision in a wild Tampa exhibition.
Knockout Breakthrough: In April 2023, he claimed his first stoppage, dropping influencer Ed Matthews in Round 2 with a flurry that had Swae Lee reffing the chaos.
Perfect Pro Slate: Stands at 2-0 in amateur bouts as a towering 6’5″ light heavyweight, blending rap swagger with a 50% KO clip.
Mayweather Mentorship: Went toe-to-toe with Floyd in August 2023 sparring, earning nods for his slick defense and unexpected ring smarts.
Prison Pound-Up: Emerged from lockup on Nov 3, 2025, packing 60 extra pounds, turning muscle into menace for his next ring rumble.
Paul Provocation: Days post-release, Blueface fired shots at Jake Paul on Nov 4, vowing to steal the spotlight from his scrapped Tank Davis scrap.
Swaggy Showdown Setup: Locked in a 2026 clash with ex-NBA sharpshooter Nick Young, hyping it as his leap from celeb scraps to legit beef.
Pacquiao Power Hour: Hit Wild Card Gym on Nov 11, 2025, shadowing Manny’s legendary combos during a sweat-soaked LA session.
Speed Demon Stare-Down: Mesmerized by Pac’s blistering speed bag blitz, Blueface soaked up vibes while plotting his own viral heavy bag hooks.
Rematch Ripple Effect: Joined Pac’s camp amid whispers of a 2026 Mayweather redux, trading tips with Freddie Roach for Blue’s underdog glow-up.
Alas, Manny Pacquiao is a one man wrecking machine in the fight game and in life, he will not be stopped.
The fact he is challenging for another world title soon at nearly 47 for a small weight division fighter is remarkable in itself.
