Pacquiao launches US promotion with Nov card, eyes 2026 return

Manny Pacquiao announced this week that he will launch his promotional company in the United States with a debut card on November 29 at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, California, and separately confirmed he will return to the ring on January 24, 2026, in Las Vegas with his opponent to be announced. The moves mark a twin push by the boxing legend to expand his role in the sport while continuing his comeback after a July majority draw with WBC champion Mario Barrios.

Pacquiao said it was an honor to bring Manny Pacquiao Promotions to the U.S., calling the Nov. 29 show a "pivotal new beginning" that will spotlight rising contenders. The inaugural U.S. event will be co-promoted with World Boxing Champions Promotions and Patrick Ortiz of Ringside Ticket Inc. It will feature the professional debut of his eldest son, Manny Jimuel Pacquiao Jr., 24, who comes off a three-year amateur spell and is training at Los Angeles's Wild Card Boxing Gym under trainer Marvin Somodio. Jimuel's opponent has not been named. Tickets are on sale through Pechanga and Ticketmaster, with VIP packages to be posted on the promotion's website.

The card’s announced main event is a 12-round WBO...