All-Time Top 10 Great Manny Pacquiao Faces Undercard Demotion

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is facing the prospect of an undercard role after promoter Eddie Hearn confirmed terms are agreed for Joe Cordina to face him. The proposed bout would take place on the undercard of the Tyson Fury against Anthony Joshua event in Cardiff on December 11, broadcast globally on Netflix. Pacquiao has yet to formally accept the fight, which would require former super featherweight champion Cordina to move up to welterweight.

Phil Jay writes that accepting a non-headlining position represents a steep drop for the eight-division world champion, who has not secured a professional victory since defeating Keith Thurman in July 2019. However, the report highlights that appearing on Netflix could maintain Pacquiao's relationship with the streaming service, potentially positioning him for a lucrative rematch against Floyd Mayweather in 2027.