As previously reported on BoxingScene.com, welterweights Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan made separate announcement via Twitter that a deal was reached for the two of them to face each other on April 23.

After the pair revealed earlier this week that negotiations were ongoing over a potential bout, a date has now been agreed, though no venue has been announced.

Pacquiao, 38, tweeted: "Negotiations between team Pacquiao and team Khan have come to terms for the April 23 bout as this is what the fans wanted."

And Khan posted: "My team an I have agreed terms with Manny Pacquiao and his team for a super fight #pacquiaokhan #April23rd."

There were reports earlier this week that a verbal agreement was in place for Pacquiao-Khan to take place in either Bolton or Manchester. The UAE has been suggested as the likeliest location, but there has been no confirmation.

Michael Koncz, who is Pacquiao’s adviser, confirmed the veracity of Pacquiao’s tweet but gave no details of where the fight will be staged.

"I have no statement at this time other than to confirm that yes that is Manny’s tweet and we have come to terms to fight Amir Khan," Koncz said via text message to The National. "With him [Khan] and his team perhaps I will give more in depth statement next week."

The announcement of the date adds further intrigue. April 23 falls on a Sunday. For a fight to appeal to the mass pay-per-view television markets of the United States, a fight in the UAE would most likely have to take place at around 7am or 8am in the morning, and on a Sunday, which is a work day in the country.

Pacquiao continues to be trained by Hall of Fame coach Freddie Roach, who previously trained Khan for several years. Khan left Roach in 2012 and is now under the tutelage of Virgil Hunter.