Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao to face Ruslan Provodnikov in April

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesFebruary 18, 2026 at 08:57 AM

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Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, 47, will face Ruslan Provodnikov in a welterweight bout on April 18 in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center. This marks Pacquiao's second fight since returning from a four-year retirement in 2025, following a majority draw against Mario Barrios in July. Pacquiao, a former senator and presidential candidate in the Philippines, expressed excitement about returning to Las Vegas and delivering a great fight for his fans. The eight-division world champion, with a professional record of 62-8-3, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 2025. Provodnikov is a former junior welterweight world champion.

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