Manny Pacquiao, training in The Philippines, and chief trainer Freddie Roach are scheduled to return to the USA on Sept. 22, train at the Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, Calif., and then head to Las Vegas for the 'Will to Win!' PPV showdown with Marco Antonio Barrera on October 6 at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
Top Rank has re-signed WBC #2 rated lightweight contender Urbano Antillon, 19-0, of Maywood, Calif. Antillon will box on a Top Rank/VERSUS fight card Thursday, Oct. 4 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. In the main event, IBF light flyweight champion Ulises Solis of Mexico will take on challenger Bert Batawang of The Phillipines. It will be the 6th title defense for Solis.