Veteran Manny Pacquiao will face former light-welterweight world champion Ruslan Provodnikov in an exhibition on 18 April.
Pacquiao, 47, ended a four-year stint of retirement in July when losing by majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.
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The eight-weight world champion called for a rematch after that defeat but has since switched his direction of travel and will compete in an exhibition bout.
Pacquiao and Provodnikov, who retired in 2016, will fight in a 10-round exhibition at Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
“I carry the Philippines with me every time I fight,” Pacquiao said.
“The support from my country and from fans around the world continues to inspire me. I’m coming back to give them a great fight – and I’m ready.”
“Returning to Las Vegas means so much to me.”
Pacquiao has a professional record of 62 wins, eight losses and three draws and is unbeaten across three previous exhibitions – winning two and drawing one.
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In July – before facing Barrios after overturning his decision to retire – Pacquiao told BBC Sport that he intended to make an extended return to boxing.
The Filipino was inducted into the boxing Hall of Fame in 2025.
Russia’s Provodnikov, 42, competed at light-welterweight and welterweight during his professional career – winning 25 and losing five.
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