Manny Pacquiao confirms the exclusive WBN: “I came back!”

Published

1 year ago

May 21, 2025

Manny Pacquiao, legend of boxing, confirmed its return, about which World Boxing News reports on May 31, 2024.

WBN published a message last year that Pacquiao would return from a long pension. Our website also confirmed that Pacquiao will fight in the world fight for a welterweight title.

Pacquiao confirmed both of these reports, taking to social media to say: “I came back!” to his followers.

At the same time, the head of MP SEAN Gibbons promotion contacted only with WBN.

He said: “It’s official, said the champion,” said Gibbons Worldboxingnews.com.

“Many rumors there, as we all know. But now, when you heard it from the horse’s mouth. Manny Pacquiao officially announces a return to the ring on July 19 at MGM Grand Casino.

“History, WBC World Championship. His first title and will not be his last. His first title in the USA was MGM in 2002. It was the title of IBF, so in MGM there is a lot of great history.

“Many loves MGM,” he added.

I came back.

On July 19, I am coming back to the ring to face the WBC WBC welterweight champion at MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Let’s do a story! #Teampacquiao 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/kescqeims0

– Manny Pacquiao (@mannypacquiao) May 21, 2025

In May 2024, Gibbons chose WBN as his vehicle to issue stunning messages.

“Manny Pacquiao is still chasing history,” Gibbons told us. “He looks at one more large fight in 2024!

“Manny went down in history at the age of 40, when he defeated Keith Thurman to win the 147-Funt WBA title. He became the oldest warrior he did.

“He would look for a shot in a welterweight title before he called him a career.”

Manny Pacquiao vs Barrios

Mario Barrios, WBC welterweight master, became the obvious choice of Pacquiao. Bob Santos coach has talked to WBN many times to announce interest in the contract.

“[The Pacquiao fight] For any reason I could not take place, “said Santos, the main writer Alan Dawson.” We were in negotiations. I know Pacquiao wanted to fight.

“We wanted to fight. It would be a great fight for the title of world champion, but they just couldn’t meet in time.”

A few weeks later, the organizers resurrected Pacquiao vs. Barrios, despite the Philippine Super -Gwiades that looks bad at the exhibition against the kickboxer.

Pacquiao had to undergo his offer to return to the Senate of the Philippines. However, when he lost the election on May 12, he was full with his return.

“Pac-Man” recently landed in Los Angeles to start training with Freddie Roach at The Wild Card Gym. The initial reactions to the efficiency and movement of Pacquiao were positive.

The sensational return of boxing lies in his unanimous loss of decisions with Jordenis Ugas in 2021. Pacquiao focuses on work after the official announcement.

He added: “On July 19, I am coming back to the ring to face the WBC WBC HEADE Master Mario Barrios at MGM Grand, Las Vegas. Make History!”

Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Live Round-by-Round Updates and Results

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2 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Live Round-by-Round Updates and Results

Sebastian Fundora will return to action tonight, defending his WBC super welterweight title against Ermal Hadribaj in a main event that will air live on TNT as well as stream on DAZN.

Fundora has staked his claim as the top dog at 154 lbs right now, though there are other, potentially tougher challenges than Hadribeaj, but the challenger has his chance tonight, and he’ll look to make it count.

UPDATE (2:35 pm ET): The fight between Brandon Figueroa and Tomoki Kameda has been officially canceled. Figueroa lost his WBA featherweight title on the scales yesterday, then fell ill overnight.

Wil Esco will lead the live coverage this evening, with live results and updates for the two main card undercard bouts, then round-by-round results and updates for the main event. Join us!

How to Watch Fundora vs Hadribeaj

Streaming: DAZN (subscription)

Location: The Cosmopolitan – Las Vegas, NV, USA

Fundora vs Hadribeaj full card lineup

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Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Start Time and Live Results

Published

3 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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"Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj: Start Time and Live Results"

Sebastian Fundora defends his WBC super welterweight title against Ermal Hadribeaj on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, with the card starting at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT / 1 a.m. BST Sunday. TNT and DAZN broadcast the fight live.

Updated Oct 14, 2026, 4:34 am EDT

FIGHT DAY! Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj

Sebastian Fundora

Ermal Hadribaj

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Venue: The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan, Las Vegas
Card starts: 8:00 pm EDT / 1:00 am BST (Sun, Oct 18 in the UK)
Expected ring walks: 11:00 pm EDT / 4:00 am BST (Sun, Oct 18 in the UK)
Weight class: super welterweight
Scheduled distance: 12 rounds

Live results will appear here on fight night.

Sebastian Fundora vs Ermal Hadribeaj
WBC super welterweight title.

Brandon Figueroa vs. Tomoki Kameda bout is now off after Figueroa fell ill overnight.

Armando Reséndiz vs Koen Mazoudier
Super middleweight, 10 rounds.

Marco Romero vs Braulio Ferreira
Super middleweight, eight rounds.

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

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5 hours ago

October 17, 2026

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Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley Rematch: Live Results and Fight Updates

By Boxing News 24 Desk – 10/17/2026 – Comments

Dubois defends his WBO heavyweight title against Wardley on DAZN PPV at The O2 Arena in London on Saturday, October 17.

Fabio Wardley gets another crack at Daniel Dubois five months after dropping him twice but losing their first fight. Dubois recovered to stop Wardley in the 11th round in Manchester.

UPCOMING

Daniel Dubois vs. Fabio Wardley

2026-10-17 · 14:00 ET / 7:00 PM UK · O2 Arena, London · Live on DAZN

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Wardley returns as the challenger. Dubois makes his first defence against the heavyweight he dethroned in May, with DAZN PPV and DAZN Ultimate Tier carrying the rematch.

Start Time and Ring Walks

Coverage starts at 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT.

Dubois and Wardley are expected to make their ring walks at approximately 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT. All times fall on Saturday, October 17.

DAZN PPV Price

The standalone PPV costs £24.99 in the UK and $59.99 in the USincluding the undercard and main event.

DAZN Ultimate Tier subscribers receive the event without a separate PPV purchase.

Full Fight Card, Weigh-In Results and Expected Times

Daniel Dubois vs Fabio Wardley

WBO heavyweight title

Dubois: 253.9 lbs (115.17 kg) | Wardley: 248.3 lbs (112.63 kg)

Expected ring walks: 10:30 pm BST / 5:30 pm ET / 2:30 pm PT

Louie O’Doherty vs Michael Gomez Jr.

British and Commonwealth lightweight titles

O’Doherty: 134.12 lbs (60.84 kg) | Gomez Jr.: 134.3 lbs (60.92 kg)

Approximate start: 9:30 pm BST / 4:30 pm ET / 1:30 pm PT

Adam Olaniyan vs Dan Garber

Heavyweight

Olaniyan: 250.15 lbs (113.47 kg) | Garber: 223.15 lbs (101.22 kg)

Approximate start: 9:10 pm BST / 4:10 pm ET / 1:10 pm PT

Bakhodir Jalolov vs Solomon Dacres

Heavyweight

Jalolov: 255.12 lbs (115.72 kg) | Dacres: 242.9 lbs (110.18 kg)

Approximate start: 8:10 pm BST / 3:10 pm ET / 12:10 pm PT

Nelson Birchall vs Levi Gilles

Approximate start: 7:10 pm BST / 2:10 pm ET / 11:10 am PT

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