Boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is preparing to lace up the gloves once more, with reports suggesting the Filipino legend is closing in on a comeback fight that could etch his name into the record books.
At 47, Pacquiao remains one of the sport’s most decorated champions, holding world titles across eight weight divisions during a glittering career. Now, he is targeting another milestone: becoming the oldest fighter in history to win a major world title.
Pacquiao has not fought professionally since his 2021 defeat to Yordenis Ugas, but he has kept active through exhibition bouts, most recently against Korean martial artist DK Yoo.
While speculation has swirled about possible opponents — ranging from welterweight contenders to crossover stars — Pacquiao’s camp has hinted that negotiations are advancing toward a “target fight” that could take place in 2025.
Veteran promoter Sean Gibbons claims that Pacquiao intends to extend his own record by defeating the current champion, Rolly Romero, for the same title seven years after his record-breaking triumph, ahead of a scheduled December comeback.
“The goal is still the same,” Gibbons told World Boxing News. “…The goal remains: to break his own record, to make history, to win a welterweight title.
If finalized, the bout would not only be a testament to Pacquiao’s longevity but also a high-profile event likely to draw global attention, particularly from the Philippines, where he remains a national hero.
Whether he faces a reigning champion or a marquee opponent in a blockbuster showdown, Pacquiao’s pursuit of history ensures his name will once again dominate headlines in the boxing world.
