Manny Pacquiao is focused on chasing a record that has already got his name on it. He came out of retirement after four years away from the ring.
What happened?
Pacquiao's second fight back ended in a split draw against Mario Barrios, leaving him still searching for momentum. He could not get past the Wisconsin native and missed out on capturing the WBC welterweight title.
Why it matters for Manny Pacquiao
The victory over Keith Thurman in 2019 made Pacquiao the oldest boxer to claim a welterweight world title, doing so at age 40. Now, according to promoter Sean Gibbons, Pacquiao is targeting another shot at the same belt – currently held by Rolly Romero.
What comes next?
Pacquiao wants to be the oldest person to win a welterweight title at 47 years old. Gibbons explained that the goal remains to break his own record, to make history, to win a welterweight title.
Pacquiao's last win came in 2019 when he stunned Keith Thurman to capture the WBA welterweight title. The victory over Thurman, who was unbeaten through 30 fights at the time, made Pacquiao a legend in the boxing world.
If Pacquiao can pull it off against Romero, he will set a new mark as the oldest champion at that weight class. However, he will still fall short of boxing's overall age record, held by Philadelphia's Bernard Hopkins, who won the WBA and IBA light heavyweight titles in 2014.
To claim the overall record, Pacquiao would need to win a world title at 49, despite setting the welterweight record over six years ago. Pacquiao is determined to make history and break his own record.
The potential fight against Rolly Romero is on the horizon, and Pacquiao is training hard to achieve his goal. With his sights set on the WBA welterweight title, Pacquiao is ready to take on the challenge and make history once again.
Pacquiao's promoter, Sean Gibbons, is confident that his fighter can achieve the milestone. Gibbons said that Pacquiao wants to be the oldest person to win a welterweight title, and he is willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen.
The boxing world is eagerly waiting to see if Pacquiao can break his own record and make history. With his determination and hard work, Pacquiao is sure to give it his all and make a strong attempt at achieving his goal.
The fight against Rolly Romero is expected to be a tough one, but Pacquiao is ready for the challenge. He has been training hard and is confident in his abilities. The question on everyone's mind is, can Pacquiao achieve the impossible and break his own record at 47 years old?