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Former two-weight champion says he’ll accept Manny Pacquiao fight offer: “I’m here”

Manny Pacquiao may well still fight in 2026, with ongoing conversations behind the scenes set to reach a conclusion soon one way or another. The 47-year-old fighting icon returned to professional action last year, fighting then-WBC welterweight world champion Mario…

By Kerr Ferguson · Boxing News Online

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 9:21 PM

Key Things to Know

Danny Garcia confirmed he would come out of retirement to accept a fight against Manny Pacquiao.
Garcia noted he has not yet received an official approach despite hearing his name is on a shortlist.
Manny Pacquiao has been linked to an appearance on the Tyson Fury versus Anthony Joshua card.

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Former two-weight world champion Danny Garcia has stated he would come out of retirement to fight Manny Pacquiao if offered the bout. Garcia revealed on The Last Stand podcast that while he heard his name is on a shortlist of potential opponents, no official offer has been made yet.

Pacquiao has been linked to a co-main event slot on a Netflix broadcast featuring Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Garcia, who retired in October 2025, confirmed that only Pacquiao or Floyd Mayweather would convince him to return to professional boxing.

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Former two-weight champion says he’ll accept Manny Pacquiao fight offer: “I’m here”

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