Boxing fans, brace yourselves for a potential bombshell: a former champion is calling out Manny Pacquiao for a comeback fight, and the boxing world is buzzing with anticipation. But here's where it gets controversial—is this a dream matchup or a risky move for both legends? Let’s dive in.
Last July, Manny Pacquiao stunned the sports world with his sensational return to professional boxing. Now, another former world champion is eyeing a similar comeback, with Pacquiao firmly in his sights. The Filipino icon, who hadn’t secured a professional win since 2019, made waves by landing a world title shot against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. And this is the part most people miss—despite a valiant effort, the 47-year-old Pacquiao could only manage a draw, leaving his winless streak intact. Yet, he’s not ready to hang up the gloves just yet. Pacquiao is determined to reclaim his title as the oldest welterweight world champion, a record he already holds.
Proposals for his next fight have been swirling, including a potential rematch with long-time rival Floyd Mayweather, who famously defeated him in 2015, and a challenge against WBA holder Rolando Romero. But here’s the twist—another former champion, two-division conqueror Zab Judah, has thrown his hat into the ring. In a recent interview with MillCity Boxing, Judah expressed his eagerness for a showdown with Pacquiao, boxing’s only eight-division champion.
Judah’s words were nothing short of electrifying: “Let’s get it. I turn down nobody, I turn down nothing but collars, that’s on my mama. Me and Manny never fought. We here, I would love to. You got me hyped with that Manny Pacquiao-Zab Judah stuff. That sounds like something. It’s a good idea. We ain’t lacking over here, baby. Where Manny at? You put a name on the contract with mine and watch what happens. You already know how I get down.”
Here’s the catch—while Pacquiao’s next move remains uncertain, Romero is expected to face mandatory challenger Shakhram Giyasov, and Barrios is set to take on Ryan Garcia. This could push Pacquiao toward a more spectacle-driven fight, but Judah’s chances seem slim, especially after his 2019 retirement due to a brain bleed following a stoppage loss.
So, what do you think? Is a Pacquiao-Judah fight a must-see, or is it a risky move for both legends? Let’s spark the debate—share your thoughts in the comments below. Will Pacquiao break his own record, or is Father Time finally catching up? The boxing world is watching, and the stakes have never been higher.
