PACQUIAO vs SPENCE Jr.

**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:15 PM

"He's not going to make a fool of himself fighting YouTubers or social media guys like Floyd Mayweather is, and he wants to continue his legacy. He's always fought the best, and he doesn't want to change now."

Manny Pacquiao announces fight vs. Errol Spence Jr.

https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/manny-pacquiao-announces-fight-vs-024658607.html

Manny Pacquiao will face Errol Spence Jr. on Aug. 21, according to social media announcements from both boxers on Friday. The venue is expected to be the MGM Grand, according to The Athletic, though Pacquiao told the website he hoped the fight would be at the Raiders' home, Allegiant Stadium, which features a 70,000-seat capacity. Spence, 31, the WBC and IBF welterweight world champ, is 27-0 with 21 knockouts.

**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:16 PM

"Manny Pacquiao said Saturday that he'll fight unified welterweight world champion Errol Spence in Las Vegas in August." -AP

https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/05/2...t-return-vegas

**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:18 PM

"It makes a ton of sense for both fighters. Pacquiao is looking for another victory to cement his legacy as one of the greatest fighters of all time." - Ben Baby

Can Manny Pacquiao defeat Errol Spence Jr.? What does this fight mean for Terence Crawford?

https://www.espn.com/boxing/story/_/id/31485209/can-manny-pacquiao-defeat-errol-spence-jr-does-fight-mean-terence-crawford

Manny Pacquiao will face Errol Spence Jr. in August; can he beat him? Is this a good fight for Spence? Is Terence Crawford the odd man out -- again?

**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:19 PM

"This is the fight you dream about. A fight you need to define your legacy. Errol Spence vs. Manny Pacquiao on August 21 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao announced the fight on social media on Friday." - Calvin Watkins

Fight officials confirm T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas as venue for Errol Spence Jr. vs. Manny Pacquiao

https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/other-sports/2021/05/21/errol-spence-jr-set-to-fight-boxing-legend-manny-pacquiao-in-las-vegas-on-august-21/

DeSoto’s Errol Spence will defend his WBC and IBF welterweight titles against Manny Pacquiao on Aug. 21 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, fight officials...

**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:21 PM

"the legendary Pacquiao will look to pull off another incredible win, now at age 42, when he takes on Spence, the 27-0 surging superstar." - Brent Brookhouse

Manny Pacquiao next fight: Filipino legend announces matchup with unified champ Errol Spence Jr. in August

https://www.cbssports.com/boxing/news/manny-pacquiao-next-fight-filipino-legend-announces-matchup-with-unified-champ-errol-spence-jr-in-august/

Pacquiao is expected to make his first appearance in the ring since a 2019 win over Keith Thurman

**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:23 PM

“Listen, you can never count out Manny Pacquiao, he’s a tough guy,” said Tim Bradley to iFL TV in reacting to Pacquiao announcing his next fight against Spence.

https://www.************.com/2021/05...ence-jr-fight/

**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:25 PM

"Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao is stepping back in the ring this summer. The eight-division champ will face Errol Spence, Jr. in a welterweight fight on August 21 in Las Vegas" - David Fucillo

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**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:26 PM

Manny Pacquiao Promotions president Sean Gibbons told ESPN, “Many people believe Spence is the best welterweight in the world and one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world, and Pacquiao has never shied away from fighting real fights.

Manny Pacquiao announces fight vs. Errol Spence Jr.

https://wincountry.com/2021/05/21/manny-pacquiao-announces-fight-vs-errol-spence-jr/

Manny Pacquiao will face Errol Spence Jr. on Aug. 21, according to social media announcements from both boxers on Friday. The bout will be offered on ...

**Century Tuna** · 05-21-2021, 10:27 PM

"This will be Pacquiao's 72nd professional fight and first since beating Keith Thurman via split decision in 2019. A sitting senator in the Philippines, Pacquiao is considered one of the best boxers of all time and is the only fighter to win 12 major world titles at eight different weight classes." - Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb

Pacquiao-Spence welterweight fight announced for Aug. 21 in Las Vegas

https://www.thescore.com/boxing/news/2176205/pacquiao-announces-welterweight-title-fight-vs-spence-on-aug-21

Manny Pacquiao is headed back to the ring.The veteran boxer announced Friday he will fight WBC and IBF welterweight titleholder Errol Spence Jr. on Aug. 21 in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/lgwAS5J8c2— Manny Pacquiao (@MannyPacquiao) May 21, 2021 The fight will air on PBC on Fox pay-per-view. Though a venue has not been announced, the fight will likely take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, sources told Mike Coppinger of The Athletic. This would be Pacquiao's 16th fight at the arena.Pacquiao, 42, had reportedly been in talks to fight WBO welterweight champion Terence Crawford in June in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The apparent collapse of those talks eventually led "Pac-Man" and his camp to pivot to Spence. Source: Manny Pacquiao signed the contract for an Aug. 21 welterweight title fight with Errol Spence Jr. in Las Vegas. Done deal. Massive fight, and at 42, the legend takes on the best 147-pounder in the world. PBC on FOX PPV. Pacquiao made the announcement with a promo poster— Mike Coppinger (@MikeCoppinger) May 21, 2021 Spence, who confirmed the fight on Instagram, is already in the gym preparing, his trainer Derrick James told Lance Pugmire of The Athletic."It's outstanding," James said, according to Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News. "This is a superfight. Pacquiao is a boxing legend like Canelo (Alvarez), and Errol is on his way to that."This will be Pacquiao's 72nd professional fight and first since beating Keith Thurman via split decision in 2019. A sitting senator in the Philippines, Pacquiao is considered one of the best boxers of all time and is the only fighter to win 12 major world titles at eight different weight classes.Spence owns a career 27-0 record, with 21 victories via knockout. His most recent bout was a unanimous decision victory over Danny Garcia this past December.

**BodyBagz** · 05-21-2021, 10:30 PM

Originally posted by Century Tuna

August 21, Be there

We shall see if Pac keeps this date.

Props if he does. He is making up with a WW career of cherry picking the worst of the worst.

This will not end well for Pac but big props.

Old and inactive taking on a younger fellow southpaw.....

Better not be 144 CW

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