47-year-old Manny Pacquiao, a former world champion in boxing across eight weight classes, will return to the ring for an exhibition fight on April 18. The Filipino boxer will face Ruslan Provodnikov, a former world champion in the junior welterweight division, in a 10-round bout in the welterweight category.
The venue will be the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao has had many iconic fights throughout his career.
In his statement, Manny emphasized that returning to Las Vegas holds special significance for him, and he aims to provide the audience with an unforgettable evening of boxing. The organizers assure that the event will be presented as a world-class show.
Ruslan Provodnikov, known for his aggressive fighting style and resilience, previously won a championship title in the 63.5 kg category and became famous for his uncompromising bouts. Although this is an exhibition fight, it is expected that the meeting will turn into a real competition, given the fighting spirit of both athletes.
This bout promises to be one of the most exciting events in boxing this spring and attract the attention of fans worldwide.
