Philippines boxing legend Pacquiao eyes return with Saudi exhibition fight; money from event to help rebuild home in Ukraine


In this file photo taken on June 22, 2021 shows Philippine boxing legend and Senator Manny Pacquiao training at his gym in the city of General Santos in southern island of Mindanao. Philippine superstar Pacquiao kicks off training this month for a charity match against a South Korean Youtuber in his return to the ring a year after retiring from the sport. - AFP

Manila, Sept 6, 2022 (AFP): Manny Pacquiao, who retired from boxing last year for a tilt at the Philippines presidency, told AFP on Tuesday that he is considering an exhibition fight in Saudi Arabia in January.

The 43-year-old legendary former world champion is to hold talks over a fight against French former sparring partner Jaber Zayani in Riyadh.

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