Manny Pacquiao is rumored to be a part of the star-studded undercard set to compete ahead of the Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua clash in December in Cardiff. Pacquiao’s presence on the card is said to be a lock, but his opponent is still up in the air. Here’s everything we know so far. Let’s talk boxing.
Manny Pacquiao’s Next Fight Key Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Fighter | Manny Pacquiao, 47 |
| Reported card | Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua |
| Date | Friday, Dec. 11, 2026 |
| Venue | Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales |
| Broadcast | Netflix |
| Opponent | Not set |
| Official status | Not announced by Netflix |
| Last fight | Majority draw vs. Mario Barrios, July 2025 |
The Fury-Joshua card is set for Dec. 11 at Principality Stadium in Cardiff and streams on Netflix, which says its undercard bouts will be announced at a later date. MP Promotions CEO Jas Mathur said, “Nobody is set, no opponent is set in stone yet,” per Athlon Sports.
Pacquiao was impressive in his last fight — all things considered. The then 46-year-old boxed Mario Barrios to majority draw in a fight many thought he won. That fight happened in July 2025. After more than a year away from the ring, Pacquiao is seemingly ready to step back into the fray. Rumored opponents are previously retired Kell Brook, Joe Cordina and Jack Catterall. Briefly, there was talk of Shakur Stevenson facing Pacquiao.
Names Linked to Manny Pacquiao
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Jack Catterall | Offered by Eddie Hearn |
| Joe Cordina | Offered by Hearn; would need to move up from lightweight |
| Conah Walker | Offered by Hearn |
| Lewis Crocker | Offered by Hearn |
| Danny Garcia | Rumored |
| Amir Khan | Rumored; has said he’d return for Pacquiao |
| Shakur Stevenson | Ruled out by Dana White |
I’m glad that didn’t come to fruition. I’d hate to see arguably the best fighter in the world beating up on a legend. If Pacquiao is going to fight on, it would be best if he were matched with guys either close to his age or fighters who haven’t already proven themselves to be the cream of the crop. The Catterall fight should make Pacquiao fans nervous, but the other two may not be the worst look for him. Don’t get me wrong, Cordina and Brook will probably be favored, but perhaps there won’t be legitimate fear for Pacquiao’s well being in those fights.
Pacquiao’s planned rematch with Floyd Mayweather was postponed indefinitely after contract disputes.
More Manny Pacquiao Coverage
- Floyd Mayweather Vs. Manny Pacquiao II: New Details Emerge About Mega Rematch
- Keyshawn Davis Vs. Richardson Hitchins: Fury-Joshua Undercard Latest
In any case, it’s a pleasure to watch a true legend of the sport compete and it is inspirational to see him having kept himself in fighting shape for so long. Who knows? Maybe he has another amazing performance left in the tank.
This article was originally published on Forbes.com