The time is almost upon us as hall-of-fame Filipino Manny Pacquiao returns to Las Vegas to take on Adrien Broner at the MGM Grand on 19 January on ITV4.
Pacquaio, who made his debut almost 24 years ago, will be defending his WBA world welterweight title in the 70th fight of his professional career.
It’s a battle between an eight-division world champion and a four-division world champion, although Broner, despite garnering multiple accolades, has wasted the best of his career due to antics and distractions outside of the ring.
Pacquiao scored his first knockout in nine years last summer against Lucas Matthyse, after returning from a shock defeat to Australia’s Jeff Horn, while Broner drew to former world champion Jessie Vargas.
Floyd Mayweather, Broner’s former mentor, will be ringside for the bout with a potential money-spinning rematch against Pacquiao later in the year being mooted.
Here’s everything you need to know:
When and where is the fight taking place?
The bout will take place on 19 January at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, meaning in the UK the fight will actually begin at around 04:00 UK time on 20 January.
Where can I watch it?
The fight will be broadcast live on ITV4 from 2:00am GMT.
What’s at stake?
Pacquiao will be defending his WBA welterweight world title.
Who is on the undercard?
Badou Jack returns from a long layoff after drawing with former WBC light-heavyweight champion Adonis Stevenson and will take on undefeated American Marcus Browne for the WBC Silver title.
Rau’shee Warren faces Nordine Oubaali for the WBC bantamweight world title and undefeated Australian George Kambosos Jnr takes on Rey Perez.
