Pacquiao – Romero fight eyed for January

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao’s quest for another world title is in the works as a fight against World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight champion Rolly Romero is being finalized for January of next year.

Pacquiao, who will be 47 years old in January, is coming off a controversial majority draw against World Boxing Council (WBC) king Mario Barrios last July.

MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons stressed that a fight against Romero, who captured his crown against Ryan Garcia last July, is of the utmost importance to Pacquiao.

“It’s the only fight that matters to him,” Gibbons said.

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50 TAON NG ‘THRILLA IN MANILA’

Pinangunahan ni Pambansang Kamao at dating senador Manny Pacquiao ang paglulunsad ng 50th anniversary celebration ng “Thrilla in Manila” sa Araneta City.

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The eight-division champion confirmed to reporters in the Thrilla in Manila 2 press conference on Wednesday that both parties are still finalizing details.

“We are (still) negotiating and finalizing,” Pacquiao said.

Romero boasts a 17-2-0 win-loss-draw slate, including 13 knockouts. His only two losses came from premier fighters Gervonta Davis and Isaac Cruz.

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