Pacman is back and the Filipino legend fights soon.
It is not a professional boxing event though first up strangely.
That is still good news though.
Let’s come back to that.
It is an exhibition first up — here’s the facts on what is confirmed:
- Confirmed: Yes, officially announced February 17, 2026 (via promoters, ESPN, BBC, Ring Magazine, etc.).
- Date: April 18, 2026 (Saturday).Location: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas.
- Type: 10-round exhibition bout (not professional; records unchanged).
- Weight class: Welterweight.Pacquiao age/record: 47 years old; last pro fight was July 2025 draw vs. Mario Barrios.
- Provodnikov age/record: 42 years old; retired since 2016 (former WBO junior welterweight champ, 25-5, 18 KOs).
- Background: Both action fighters; matchup discussed years ago but never happened professionally.
- Tickets: On sale now (via mannypac.com or similar; prices from ~$150 to high-end).
- Broadcast: Not yet confirmed (likely PPV or TBA).Context: Pacquiao’s return after failed pro title bids; exhibition rules mean no official outcome.
The fight is on but we should see him back in professional boxing later this year.
The above is good because he is obviously just staying sharp for a big Floyd Mayweather rematch or pro boxing fight for later in the year.
Think about that as well.
