ReutersPacquiao, mixed martial arts star McGregor to fight in 2021
Philippine boxing champion Manny Pacquiao will face former two-weight UFC champion Conor McGregor in the ring next year, and part of proceeds from the fight will go to coronavirus victims in his country, his office said on Saturday. Both fighters are "getting ready for this one epic last boxing fight," said Jayke Joson, special assistant to Pacquiao, who is also a Philippine senator. Joson's statement followed a tweet by Irishman McGregor in which he said that he would be "boxing Pacquiao next in the Middle East".
AFPPacquiao wants McGregor fight next year: statement
Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao wants to fight Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor in the ring next year, an aide said in a statement Saturday.
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Charlo brothers hoping to show off in pay-per-view fights
The Charlo brothers are determined to put on a show on boxing's biggest card since the arrival of the pandemic. Jermell takes on Jeison Rosario in a 154-pound title unification, while Jermall goes up against Sergiy Derevyanchenko in a 160-pound title defense. ''There's nothing bigger for us,'' Jermell Charlo said.
