Filipino boxing legend, Manny Pacquiao has revealed that he will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor in the Middle East next year.
The ring legend's office made the announcement in a statement and confirmed that Pacquiao's earnings from the fight will go towards victims of the COVID 19 pandemic.
A statement from Manny Pacquiao's office was stated as it reads as follows;
'For the sake of all the Filipino Covid-19 victims, Senator Manny Pacquiao will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor next year.'
'The huge portion of his earnings will proceed to those who are affected nationwide by the pandemic.'
It marks the return of McGregor, who retired from UFC earlier this summer, the third time in four years he has made such an announcement.
The statement added that Pacquiao and McGregor were "getting ready for this one epic last boxing fight" in the Middle East next year.
Sen. Manny Pacquiao to fight Conor McGregor next year. He will use the earnings from the fight for COVID 19 response. pic.twitter.com/Oqw8YPmIXa— leila salaverria (@LeilasINQ) September 26, 2020
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