Pacquiao to defend WBA title against Broner in January

Manny Pacquiao is set to defend his WBA world welterweight title against Adrien Broner on Saturday, 19 January 2019, and the fight has been confirmed.

The 39-year-old Filipino, who was beaten by Floyd Mayweather in 2015, will take on the American four-weight world champion Broner at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao has a record of 60 professional wins, seven defeats and two draws.

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His belt is a secondary title, as the holder of the ‘super’ title, Keith Thurman, is recognised as the champion of the division by the WBA.

“I chose Broner, because I believe we can have a good fight and entertain the fans – we cannot underestimate him (Broner),” Pacquiao said.

“I want to prove I’m still in boxing. I want to entertain people.

“My opponent is fast and a [high] calibre fighter. We have to work hard and train hard for this fight.”

 

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