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Manny Pacquiao Accused Of Ducking Two Weight World Champion

is on the comeback trail once more but has been accused of dodging a former two-weight world champion. Pacquiao is 47 years of age and has not fought since July 2025, when he secured a draw with WBC ruler Mario…

By Kristan Caryl · Seconds Out

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 8:30 PM

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Paulie Malignaggi accused Manny Pacquiao of deliberately avoiding a potential boxing matchup against him.
Malignaggi stated to Ariel Helwani that Pacquiao is willing to fight anyone except him.
Pacquiao was previously linked to several undercard bouts in December, but those plans are not happening.

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Former two-weight world champion Paulie Malignaggi has accused Manny Pacquiao of ducking him amid the Filipino legend's comeback attempts. Speaking to Ariel Helwani, Malignaggi claimed Pacquiao is actively looking to fight anyone else and is deliberately avoiding mentioning his name during discussions of potential return bouts.

The 47-year-old Pacquiao last fought in July 2025, drawing with Mario Barrios. After previous links to December bouts fell through, Pacquiao is now most likely to make any potential ring return in 2027.

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Manny Pacquiao Accused Of Ducking Two Weight World Champion

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