Pacquiao returns to the ring in Las Vegas for an April 18 exhibition vs Provodnikov
- On April 18, Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring in a 10-round welterweight exhibition against Ruslan Provodnikov at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
- After ending retirement last year, Manny Pacquiao again chose the exhibition format for the April match, continuing a showcase approach to boxing.
- Ruslan Provodnikov, nicknamed `The Siberian Rocky`, is a former WBO junior welterweight champion with a 30-5 record and has sparred with Pacquiao at Wild Card Gym under Marvin Somodio.
- Promoters Indistry Media and Banner Promotions said tickets on Pacquiao's site start at $150 for the exhibition, which extends his boxing shelf life after the Barrios draw.
- Entering the exhibition scene in 2022, Pacquiao's third showcase features Provodnikov, who last fought in 2016 and served as his sparring partner, creating an unusual matchup.
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Manny Pacquiao to face Ruslan Provodnikov in April return bout
Manny Pacquiao confirmed he will face former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18, marking his second outing since returning from a four?year retirement last year.
Pacquiao to face Provodnikov in April return bout
Feb 18 : Manny Pacquiao confirmed he will face former junior welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in Las Vegas on April 18, marking his second outing since returning from a four‑year retirement last year.The 47-year-old last fought in July, when he ended a long hiatus with a majority draw against
Considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, Manny Pacquiao accumulates a professional record of 62 wins, 8 losses and 3 draws, with 39 knockouts.
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