A Summary of the Article
Manny Pacquiao, the former eight-weight division champion, is set to come out of retirement next year for a surprising clash with Muay Thai icon Buakaw.
After retiring from boxing in September 2021 following a points defeat to Yordenis Ugas, Pacquiao has been teasing a potential comeback over the past 18 months.
The Filipino boxing legend has now finalized a deal to face off against Muay Thai and kickboxing legend Buakaw in Thailand.
'Match of Legends' to Take Place in Thailand's Fresh Air Festival
The highly-anticipated 'Match of Legends' between Pacquiao and Buakaw is scheduled to happen on April 20 at Bangkok's Impact Arena.
The event, which has been in the works for the past eight months, will be contested over six three-minute rounds with two-minute breaks.
The Fresh Air Festival CEO Vinij Lertratanachai expressed his excitement, stating, "We are honored to have Manny 'PacMan' Pacquiao and Buakaw Banchamek for this historic event. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you won't want to miss."
Pacquiao's Promise to Fans
Although it's unclear whether the bout will be an exhibition, Pacquiao, 45, is determined to give fans a memorable show against Buakaw.
He wrote on Instagram, "I will do my best and give good action for fans to make them happy and enjoy the show. This is going to be an amazing fight."
Conor McGregor's Challenge
Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring comes just days after UFC superstar Conor McGregor publicly called him out for a blockbuster showdown in Saudi Arabia.
McGregor suggested that if the fight were to happen, it should be at a smaller weight class and include more elements of his own fighting style, such as grappling.
He challenged Pacquiao, saying, "Be a man or a mouse! Is Manny a man or a mouse? That's it!"
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