Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring: “Pac‑Man” set for 10‑round exhibition in Las Vegas
Filipino boxer Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao steps into the ring this weekend to face Russian Ruslan Provodnikov in a 10-round exhibition fight.
Filipino boxing legend Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao is stepping back into the ring once again — this time for a 10‑round exhibition bout against Russian fighter Ruslan Provodnikov on April 18 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao’s historic boxing résumé
The fight is expected to begin around 1:00 a.m. ET, as Las Vegas’ 10:00 p.m. local start time pushes it into the early hours on the East Coast. Once again, the United States will host one of the most iconic figures in boxing history.
Pacquiao remains the only fighter ever to win world titles in eight different weight classes, ranging from flyweight all the way up to super welterweight — a record unlikely to be matched anytime soon.
As a professional, Pacquiao compiled a record of 62 wins (39 by knockout), 8 losses, and 2 draws across 72 fights. That number could change, depending on whether a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. becomes an official bout. Mayweather has said he only wants an exhibition, but discussions are ongoing.
As a professional, Pacquiao compiled a record of 62 wins (39 by knockout), 8 losses, and 2 draws across 72 fights. That number could change, depending on whether a potential rematch with Floyd Mayweather Jr. becomes an official bout. Mayweather has said he only wants an exhibition, but discussions are ongoing.
Manny Pacquiao: Career Snapshot
- Full name: Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao
- Nickname: Pac-Man
- Born: December 17, 1978
- Birthplace: Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines
- Height: 5'5"
- Stance: Southpaw
- Total fights: 73
- Record: 62–8–3
- Knockout wins: 39
Major Titles Won
- WBC Flyweight Champion
- IBF Super Bantamweight Champion
- The Ring Featherweight Champion
- WBC Super Featherweight Champion
- WBC Lightweight Champion
- The Ring Junior Welterweight Champion
- WBO & WBA Welterweight Champion
- WBC Super Welterweight Champion
Recent Fights
- Last professional fight: August 21, 2021 — loss by unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugás
- Last exhibition fight: Draw vs. Mario Barrios on July 19, 2025
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