The World Boxing Council made a unique Legends Belt for the exhibition between Manny Pacquiao and Buakaw Banchamek.
As reported by World Boxing News, Pacquiao vs. Buakaw is scheduled for April 20 in Thailand, marking a year of preparation by Fresh Air Festival organizers.
The legendary pair will clash in the highly anticipated boxing rules as Asian fans salivate at the prospect of two big blows exchanged.
Bangkok’s IMPACT Arena will host, giving Buakaw home advantage in front of their adoring fans.
Manny Pacquiao vs Buakaw Legends Belt
WBC bosses have commissioned an excellent strap to mark the occasion in what will be a unique presentation.
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Pacquiao will be a big favorite to win the fight. However, Buakaw has recently achieved a fistfight victory. He will hope to use this to cause a shock.
The match will be available on Pay Per View around the world, and will continue the tradition of former professionals facing each other in exhibitions.
mayweather revenge
As previously announced, Pacquiao’s rival Floyd Mayweather will face John Gotti III during Super Bowl week. Boxing has not yet given up hope that the couple will enjoy their second helping.
Mayweather has so far resisted Pacquiao’s advances in a non-professional environment. However, they entered into talks with Saudi Arabian investors about a fight in 2020, as World Boxing News exclusively revealed before anyone else at the time.
In the end, it came to nothing, and Mayweather continued facing YouTubers and influencers until Gotti. The first Mayweather vs Gotti event ended in riots. Therefore, the idea that another one has to be staged is disconcerting to many.
If both Mayweather and Pacquiao win, staging the return of their May 2, 2015 blockbuster would be the order of the day. Maybe it could happen during Riyadh’s next season in 2024?
Phil Jay is an experienced boxing news writer and has been the editor of World Boxing News since 2010.
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