Filipino boxing icon Pacquiao to face 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. The 47-year-old last fought in July, when he ended a long hiatus with a majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. “I carry the ‌Philippines with me ‌every time I fight. ‌The ⁠support from my ⁠country and from fans around the world continues to inspire me,” Pacquiao said in a statement issued by Industry Media and Banner Promotions on Wednesday.

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