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Paddy Donovan says talks are under way for a fight with Manny Pacquiao
Paddy Donovan says his team is discussing a fight with Manny Pacquiao for December 11.
The possible bout would be on a card planned for Cardiff, Wales, at Principality Stadium.
Pacquiao is expected to return to the ring, but he has not fought since beating Keith Thurman by split decision in 2019.
Donovan is a 27-year-old Irish boxer and former IBF welterweight title challenger who has won his past two fights.
Joe Cordina is another possible opponent, and Donovan says he knows he faces competition for the fight.
Pacquiao has not picked an opponent, so there is no confirmed matchup yet.
Donovan says he is available and would welcome the chance to face the boxing legend.
Paddy Donovan says his team has been in talks with Manny Pacquiao’s team about a possible fight on December 11.
Donovan said his manager, Keith Sullivan, had reached out to Pacquiao’s team.
The Irish welterweight described the matchup as a long shot and said it would be a dream come true.
Pacquiao is expected to return at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, but no opponent has been confirmed.
Donovan may face competition from other potential opponents, including Joe Cordina.
- Who
- Irish boxer Paddy Donovan and Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao are the potential fighters.
- What
- Donovan says their teams are in talks about a possible fight. No bout has been confirmed.
- When
- The possible fight is being discussed for December 11.
- Where
- The event is planned for the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
- Why
- Donovan says Pacquiao is looking for an active opponent and says the matchup would be a dream come true.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Pacquiao last won a fight, defeating Keith Thurman by split decision.
Donovan put together back-to-back wins after consecutive bouts with Lewis Crocker.
Donovan said his manager had contacted Pacquiao’s team about a possible fight.
Pacquiao is lined up to return at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
- Potential fight date
- December 11
- Venue
- Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
- Donovan’s age
- 27
- Pacquiao’s last win
- Split decision over Keith Thurman in 2019
- Donovan’s manager
- Keith Sullivan
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What people are saying
Manny Pacquiao is looking for an active opponent. My manager, Keith Sullivan, has reached out to his team.
They’ve been in talks about making the fight happen. Look, it’s a long shot.
Whatever he [Pacquiao] decides, I just want to let him know that I’m free and I’m available and I’d give him a good fight.
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This has always been the fight that makes the most sense for Manny weeks before his 48th birthday. Winnable fight against a fringe-top 10 welterweight. And a big opportunity for Donovan