Manny Pacquiao officially launched his own promotional company in the United States-but World Boxing News learned that the master of eight validity is also finalizing his own return to the ring.
The Filipino icon, which recently fought professionally in July while drawing with the ruler of WBC Mario Barrios, opened conversations with the WBA WBA Rolando “Romero Lend a hand. Romero about the return scheduled for December in Las Vegas. Sources similar to negotiations confirm the discussions, and Pacquiao looks at the next US presentation as part of its modern undertaking.
Vision of the next generation of warriors
Pacquiao Promotions, or MPP, has now launched its online presence in Mannypacquiaopromotions.comstriving to create a modern platform for warriors around the world. The 46-year-old, who juggled a boxing star with political life in the Philippines, says that his vision is to build opportunities for the next generation while shaping sport from the inside.
“It is an honor to introduce Manny Pacquiao to the USA,” said Pacquiao. “Some of my most unforgettable moments took place in American rings.
Up-to-date MPP management team
Behind the brand is a managerial team with decades of experience. Sean Gibbons, a trusted Pacquiao advisor, will be the president, while Hollywood Executive Tony Cohen will take over the role of the financial director and vice president. Cohen is already working on a modern independent Pay-Per-View platform and negotiating with over 25 casinos and arenas to bring a championship boxing on both coasts.
“We are building more than just a promotion,” said Cohen. “We are building an empire. I am proud that I can stand alongside Manny and Sean when we run a global brand that puts warriors and fans in the first place.”
Brendan Gibbons, son of Sean, will serve as a leading match, already building two fights for the company’s title schedule.
Historical card “Thrilla in Manila: 50th anniversary”
Before the potential struggle of Romero in December, MPP focuses on the monumental event: the card “Thrilla in Manila: 50th Anniversary” on October 29, 2025. This historic program commemorates the iconic battle of Muhammad Ali with Joe Frazier in 1975, and there is a few High-Stakes.
The card contains a minimum world champion WBC Melvin Jerusalem, defending his title against Siyakholwa Kuse. The medium weight action sees Eumir Felix Marcial Battle Eddy Colmenares for the International WBC International Medium Championship championship, while the former united world champion Marlon Tapales will face Nadir Baloch.
Grandson Ali returns to Manila
By adding a deeply personal and global element, Nico Ali Walsh, grandson of Muhammad Ali, occupies a central place on a historic card. For a newborn weighty weight of featherlight, entering a card named after the most renowned fight of his grandfather is more than symbolism-it is personal. His appearance is ready to provide newborn perspectives with a global scene to present their own skills, carrying the burden of heritage while building his own. The card also contains the growing Philippine talent at Carl Jammes Martin, accepting Aran Dipaen.
Romero: The goal of a recurring fight
Pacquiao, however, does not leave the fight with others yet. WBN understands that his team perceives the clash with Romero – the open -heaven champion of WBA – both as a lucrative and competitive return fight, which can lead his December program in Las Vegas.
After the return, Pacquiao would cause further shock waves in this sport, enlivening his status not only as a promoter, but as an energetic global attraction. For now, Living Legend balances two worlds: building a modern empire in the conference room while lacing gloves for the next night under the lights.
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World Boxing News provides a round-by-round scorecard as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher and Pirotton collide over ten rounds at heavyweight as Zuffa Boxing stages its latest card in the United Kingdom.
The Romford Bull returns to action with Pirotton standing in his way as the British heavyweight looks to continue his climb.
WBN provides a live scorecard of the contest below, plus live results throughout the event.
Fisher vs Pirotton Scorecard
Johnny Fisher vs Michael Pirotton
(Round-by-round scorecard will refresh every 2 mins)
Heavyweight Copper Box Arena, London 10×3
Round
Fisher
Pirotton
Round 1
10
9
Round 2
10
9
Round 3
9
10
Round 4
9
10
Round 5
10
9
Round 6
10
9
Round 7
10
9
Round 8
10
9
Round 9
10
9
Round 10
10
9
WBN Totals:
98
92
Official Result: FISHER MD – 98-92, 96-95, 95-95
Zuffa Boxing
Preview
Fisher faces Pirotton in the first fight of his lucrative deal with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing.
The Briton enters the contest with a 14-1 record, while Pirotton brings a 12-2 record into the Zuffa Boxing 11 bout.
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
The Fisher vs Pirotton event unfolds alongside more live coverage on World Boxing News.
About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
World Boxing News provides results and updates as Johnny Fisher faces Michael Pirotton on Zuffa Boxing 11 at the Copper Box Arena in London.
Fisher returns to heavyweight action over ten rounds against Pirotton as part of Zuffa Boxing’s latest event in the United Kingdom.
Craig Richards faces Radivoje Kalajdzic at light heavyweight, while Lee Cutler takes on Louis Greene and Cesar Mateo Tapia faces Leo Ruiz at middleweight.
WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.
Results
All times are local BST.
23:41
Johnny Fisher defeated Michael Pirotton by majority decision after ten competitive heavyweight rounds at the Copper Box Arena. WBN scored the fight 98-92 for Fisherwhile the official judges returned scores of 98-92 and 96-95 for Fisher, with the third scoring it 95-95.
22:42
Radivoje Kalajdzic improved to 31-3 with a unanimous decision over Craig Richards, who dropped to 20-5-1 after a good ten-round scrap. Both men had their moments and hurt each other at times before “Hot Rod” got the verdict on the scorecards, which included knocking Richards down for the first time in his career.
21:43
Lee Cutler carded a unanimous decision win over Louis Greene in their ten-round middleweight clash. Judges scorecard 98-92 and 97-93 twice in favor on Cutler, who improves to 17-2.
20:52
Ahead of the three main bouts, Zuffa’s only female fighter, Kayla Allendefeated Edina Kiss via TKO in their super lightweight bout.
20:32
Leo Ruiz overcame Cesar Tapia over 10 rounds at middleweight, scoring a unanimous decision to move to 18-1 as Ruiz Tapia suffered a first loss.
19:29
Alex MacMillan moved to 5-0 with a second-round stoppage of Guillaume Azagier, who went down twice in the opening round and again before the finish at 0:32 of the second.
18:40
Rogelio Romero improved to 7-0 with a third-round stoppage of previously unbeaten Aurel Ignat, ending the cruiserweight contest at 2:12.
18:24
Alexis De la Cerda improved to 10-0 with a unanimous decision over Cain Lewis, taking the eight-round contest 80-72, 79-74 and 79-73.
17:42
Fred Pullen marked his professional debut with a four-round points victory over Leonardo Faretina, who was dropped in the second round.
Remaining Bouts
Johnny Fisher vs. Michael Pirotton — 10 rounds, heavyweight
Craig Richards vs. Radivoje Kalajdzic — 10 rounds, light heavyweight
TV Coverage
The event is available live on Sky in the United Kingdom and Paramount+.
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About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
World Boxing News provides results and updates as Liam Davies faces Nathaniel Collins in the main event at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham.
Davies and Collins collide over 12 rounds for the EBU European featherweight title at the top of the Queensberry Promotions card.
Luke McCormack faces Kay Prospere for the vacant British super lightweight title, while Bradley Goldsmith takes on Amir Abubaker for the IBF International middleweight title.
WBN provides results and updates from every bout as they happen.
Results
All times are local BST.
23:11
Gerome Warburton defeated Nathan Heaney for the second time running as the middleweight put an exclamation mark on his first victory.
Heaney walks away from the sport having been an entertainer through a long carer, without reaching the heights of a world title.
22:04
Liam Davies improved to 19-1 after Nathaniel Collins retired at the end of the seventh round due to a cut over his right eye. Collins had also been dropped in the opening round as Davies successfully defended the European featherweight title.
21:22
Bradley Goldsmith improved to 17-1 with a seventh-round stoppage of Amir Abubaker to retain his IBF International middleweight title. Abubaker went down in the fourth and three times in the seventh before the finish at 2:42.
20:10
Lewis Richardson improved to 3-0 with a shutout six-round points victory over Ivan Trofimovich, earning a 60-54 decision.
19:56
Luke McCormack moved to 6-0 and claimed the vacant British super lightweight title with a tenth-round knockout of Kay Prospere, who was counted out after a right uppercut at 1:28.
18:55
Michael Hussain moved to 5-0 with a four-round points victory over Nabil Ahmed, earning a 39-38 decision.
18:11
Nelson Birchall moved to 12-0 with a third-round stoppage of Lewis Morris, who went down before the finish came at 1:12. Lasha Guruli also remained unbeaten at 5-0 after edging Hughie Wilson 77-75 over eight rounds.
17:22
Early action saw John Tom Varey and Reese Lynch claim four-round victories to move to 3-0 and 5-0 respectively.
TV Coverage
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About the Author
Phil Jay is the Editor-in-Chief of World Boxing News (WBN), a BWAA-acknowledged boxing news website founded in 2010. A veteran boxing reporter with 16 years of experience, he has interviewed world champions, broken international exclusives, and reported ringside from major events. His work is published worldwide through WBN and distributed on platforms including Apple News.
