Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring on April 18 to fight Ruslan Provodnikov. The fight will take place at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, 47, last fought in July, going to a majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. It was his first fight since 2021.
“I carry the Philippines with me every time I fight. The support from my country and from fans around the world continues to inspire me,” Pacquiao said in a statement issued by the promoters of the fight on Wednesday. “Returning to Las Vegas means so much to me, and I’m excited to work with a team focused on creating a world-class experience for the fans. I’m coming back to give them a great fight – and I’m ready.”
Fans can purchase tickets for the event here.
Pacquiao holds a 62–8–3 career record. He hasn’t won since defeating Keith Thurman by split decision in July 2019. Provodnikov, 42, is 25–5 and hasn’t fought since June 2016 when he lost by unanimous decision to John Molina Jr.
