Paddy Donovan says his team has talked with Manny Pacquiao's camp about Dec. 11 in Cardiff, while Eddie Hearn says Joe Cordina agreed terms; no opponent is confirmed.
From 3 reports by 3 outletsLatest Hearn says Cordina agreed terms for Pacquiao; Donovan pitches himself 3 outlets
What we know
- Pacquiao is lined up to return on Dec. 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on the Fury vs. Joshua card, shown on Netflix.
Reported, not confirmed
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Donovan says his manager, Keith Sullivan, contacted Pacquiao's team and that they have been in talks; Pacquiao's camp has not commented.
Bloody Elbow
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Eddie Hearn says Joe Cordina's side has agreed to terms to fight Pacquiao but it is unclear whether the fight is happening.
Knockout Daily
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MiddleEasy reports that Cordina's purse for a Pacquiao fight is settled.
Knockout Daily
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Pacquiao has not won a fight since a split decision over Keith Thurman in 2019; his last bout was a majority draw with Mario Barrios in July of last year.
Knockout Daily
Donovan made his pitch on Total Boxing with Tris Dixon, saying his manager, Keith Sullivan, reached out to Pacquiao's team and that the sides have been in talks. He called it "a long shot" and said he is free and available. Pacquiao's camp has not confirmed any discussions.
Cordina is the main obstacle. Hearn told the media: "We've agreed to terms to fight Manny Pacquiao but we don't know if that's happening." MiddleEasy reports that Cordina's side has settled the purse. A fight in Wales would give him a home crowd against a legend.
Pacquiao was first linked to Shakur Stevenson before more names entered the running. The Ring's Mike Coppinger has suggested Donovan might make more sense for Pacquiao at this stage. With the date about seven weeks away, the opponent is still to be settled.
Cordina is the main obstacle. Hearn told the media: "We've agreed to terms to fight Manny Pacquiao but we don't know if that's happening." MiddleEasy reports that Cordina's side has settled the purse. A fight in Wales would give him a home crowd against a legend.
Pacquiao was first linked to Shakur Stevenson before more names entered the running. The Ring's Mike Coppinger has suggested Donovan might make more sense for Pacquiao at this stage. With the date about seven weeks away, the opponent is still to be settled.
- Summary
- Paddy Donovan says his team has talked with Manny Pacquiao's camp about Dec. 11 in Cardiff, while Eddie Hearn says Joe Cordina agreed terms; no opponent is confirmed.
- Key points (one per line)
- Paddy Donovan says his manager has been in talks with Manny Pacquiao's team about a Dec. 11 fight in Cardiff.
Eddie Hearn says Joe Cordina's side has agreed to terms, but it is unclear whether the fight is happening.
No opponent has been confirmed for Pacquiao's return at the Principality Stadium.
- Also reported by (Name | URL per line)
- Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/23/manny-pacquiao-targeted-by-another-potential-opponent-for-fury-vs-joshua-card-who-reveals-talks/
Combat Sports UK | https://combatsportsuk.com/news/f8985b95-1f8f-463a-a6c0-0e688e8b6e9c/manny-pacquiao-next-fight-paddy-donovan-says-team-in-talks
Knockout Daily | https://knockoutdaily.com/news/paddy-donovan-crashes-the-manny-pacquiao-sweepstakes-even-after-joe-cordina-said-yes
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