Manny Pacquiao to return in April exhibition fight against former world

Manny Pacquiao to return in April exhibition fight against former world

Manny Pacquiao and Ruslan Provodnikov have been past their prime for more than a decade, however this spring, they may look to roll again the years.

Pacquiao, 47, is about to face Provodnikov, 42, in a 10-round welterweight exhibition boxing match on April 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas it was announced Tuesday. A broadcaster for the bout has yet to be confirmed.

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Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs), a seven-division world champion, ended a four-year layoff this past July, preventing to a controversial draw with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Going into the bout, many have been against Pacquiao returning to the ring. After the…

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