Manny Pacquiao may get a world title shot following the postponement of his rematch with Floyd Mayweather. The fight was set for September, over a decade after Mayweather's unanimous decision win.
What happened?
The rematch was postponed due to a $4.65m lawsuit against Mayweather by CSI Sports Events. This leaves Pacquiao without an opponent.
Manny Pacquiao is now searching for a new opponent to face later this year. MP Promotions CEO Jas Mathur confirmed this.
Why it matters for Manny Pacquiao
A potential opponent is newly-crowned IBF welterweight champion Liam Paro. He became a two-weight world champion after defeating Lewis Crocker with a unanimous decision.
Paro's promoter, George Rose of No Limit Boxing, would welcome Pacquiao to Queensland, Australia. Rose mentioned Pacquiao alongside other top boxers like Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia.
What comes next?
Pacquiao could be tempted to fight Paro, 17 years his junior, to break his own record as the oldest welterweight world champion. His last trip to Queensland was in 2017 when he defended his WBO welterweight title against Jeff Horn.
Pacquiao has never held the IBF title at 147lbs. A win against Paro would be historic for the 47-year-old boxer.
The possibility of this fight is exciting for boxing fans. It could happen later this year, depending on the developments with Mayweather's lawsuit.
Manny Pacquiao's career is still active, and he is looking for his next challenge. The world title fight against Liam Paro could be his next big opportunity.
Pacquiao's experience and skill make him a strong contender for the title. His age is not slowing him down, and he is still hungry for victory.
The boxing world is waiting to see what happens next with Manny Pacquiao. Will he face Liam Paro, or will his rematch with Floyd Mayweather be rescheduled?