Pacquiao Could Face Conor Benn

At the final weigh-in ceremony for the bout between Anthony Joshua and Francis Ngannou, a face-off occurred between former eight-division world champion, 45-year-old Filipino Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs), and 27-year-old Conor Benn (23-0, 14 KOs).

While there are no details regarding the fight yet, if the teams come to an agreement, it will take place in Saudi Arabia. The boxers even held a stare-down after the weigh-in ceremony.

Pacquiao last fought in 2021, losing by a decision to Yordenis Ugas. Benn stepped into the ring in 2024 against Peter Dobson, winning by a decision.