Paddy Donovan says his manager has been in talks with Manny Pacquiao's team about a Dec. 11 fight in Cardiff; Pacquiao's camp has not confirmed any talks.
What you need to know
- Donovan said manager Keith Sullivan reached out to Pacquiao's team about a fight
- Pacquiao is lined up to return on Dec. 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales
- Donovan called the fight 'a long shot'; Joe Cordina has also been linked to Pacquiao
- Pacquiao's side has not confirmed the talks
Irish welterweight Paddy Donovan says his team has been in talks about a fight with Manny Pacquiao, according to Bloody Elbow. Pacquiao, 47, is lined up to return on December 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Netflix.
Speaking on Total Boxing with Tris Dixon, Donovan said his manager, Keith Sullivan, had reached out to Pacquiao's team and that the sides had been in talks, though he acknowledged it is "a long shot." Pacquiao's camp has not confirmed any discussions.
Donovan, 27, is a former IBF welterweight title challenger with back-to-back wins this year. Joe Cordina, who would be fighting in his home country of Wales, has also been mentioned as an option for Pacquiao, who was originally linked to Shakur Stevenson.
Speaking on Total Boxing with Tris Dixon, Donovan said his manager, Keith Sullivan, had reached out to Pacquiao's team and that the sides had been in talks, though he acknowledged it is "a long shot." Pacquiao's camp has not confirmed any discussions.
Donovan, 27, is a former IBF welterweight title challenger with back-to-back wins this year. Joe Cordina, who would be fighting in his home country of Wales, has also been mentioned as an option for Pacquiao, who was originally linked to Shakur Stevenson.
- Summary
- Paddy Donovan says his manager has been in talks with Manny Pacquiao's team about a Dec. 11 fight in Cardiff; Pacquiao's camp has not confirmed any talks.
- Key points (one per line)
- Donovan said manager Keith Sullivan reached out to Pacquiao's team about a fight
Pacquiao is lined up to return on Dec. 11 at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales
Donovan called the fight 'a long shot'; Joe Cordina has also been linked to Pacquiao
Pacquiao's side has not confirmed the talks
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- Bloody Elbow | https://bloodyelbow.com/2026/10/23/manny-pacquiao-targeted-by-another-potential-opponent-for-fury-vs-joshua-card-who-reveals-talks/
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