The press release makes no mention of a broadcast partner, so odds are it’ll land on PPV.
Now 42, he’ll get the crack at Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KO) he originally missed out on thanks to his 2014 upset loss to Chris Algieri.
“I carry the Philippines with me every time I fight,” said Manny Pacquiao. “The support from my country and from fans around the world continues to inspire me. Returning to Las Vegas means so much to me, and I’m excited to work with a team focused on creating a world-class experience for the fans. I’m coming back to give them a great fight — and I’m ready.”
By the nonexistent standards of boxing exhibitions, such as the impending Mayweather vs Tyson debacle, this one’s not bad. Pacquiao’s still a solid operator and Provodnikov, despite the amount of damage he absorbed in the ring, never looked worryingly shot. Still, there’s better action that day.
