JAKARTA - Errol Spence Jr and Manny Pacquiao officially announced their fight schedule at the T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, United States (US), on August 21, 2021.
Reported by Antara from the Associated Press, Wednesday, the two world's top boxers will duel for two welterweight world titles (66.6 kg) versions of the WBC and IBF.
Errol Spence Jr will attend the match later as the holder of the WBC and IBF welterweight titles.
The boxer, who is unbeaten in 27 matches, said he was confident he could beat Pacquiao. Even so, he revealed that he was not looking for a knockout (KO) win.
"I have the ability to finish it (win by knockout). But for me, it's about the game and winning," said Errol Spence Jr.
The 31-year-old is one of the best boxers in the world today. Since his professional debut in 2012, Errol Spence Jr has successfully defeated a row of famous boxers such as Kell Brook, Mikey Garcia, and Shawn Porter.
In the last match, he won a point victory over Danny Garcia at AT & T Stadium, Arlington, December 5, 2020.
Meanwhile Pacquiao said he was very excited to face Spence Jr. The boxer from the Philippines also revealed the reason for choosing Spence Jr as an opponent.
"I want a real fight. I want to give the fans a good match," said Pacquiao.
Pacquiao's last time in the ring was when he defeated Keith Thurman at the MGM Grand, Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, July 20, 2019. This victory also made the 42-year-old boxer win the WBA Super welterweight title.
Overall, the Philippine senator has a record of 62 (39 KOs) wins, 7 losses and 2 draws.
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