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Associated Press

Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring is being planned for November 5 in Las Vegas, the fighter’s promoter said on Monday.
Bob Arum said a possible October 29 date has been ruled out after discussions with both site representatives and Pacquiao, who recently began the first of a six-year term in the Philippines Senate.
The MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas are in play to host the fight.
Former eight division champion Pacquiao, 37, announced his retirement following his April 9 unanimous decision victory over Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand.

But, as veteran boxers do, he’s had a change of heart and would like to fight during an opening in his Senate workload.
Itching for cameo bout: Manny Pacquiao wants to return to the ring
Arum, while attending a media appearance with World Boxing Organisation (WBO) light-welterweight champion Terence Crawford on Monday in Hollywood, said Crawford, unbeaten World Boxing Council (WBC) champion Viktor Postol and WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas are the top contenders to fight Pacquiao. Crawford meets Ukrainian Postol on Saturday.

While Pacquiao’s trainer Freddie Roach said he believes junior-welterweight is Pacquiao’s best fighting weight, Arum said he’s unsure Pacquiao will have sufficient training time to take off the additional seven pounds – which would seem to favor Vargas’ candidacy.
Roach also trains Postol, but has made it clear he would train Pacquiao if those two fought.

“A lot of it depends on if Manny wants to go down to 140. If he decides to go to 140 and Crawford wins, that could be the fight, but if he says no, says, ‘Because of the Senate, I’m not going to be able to get down to 140 comfortably,’ then he’ll fight against Vargas,” Arum said.
Manny Pacquiao to assess Senate workload before mulling return to ring, says promoter Bob Arum
Arum ruled out unbeaten WBC welterweight champion Danny Garcia, saying, “Nobody’s ever called me about Garcia. Garcia’s saying he wants more money. Who’s he talking to?”


Comeback kid: Manny Pacquiao’s fight date will be November 5, says promoter Bob Arum

Manny Pacquiao and Timothy Bradley facing off during their WBO international welterweight title bout at the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas. Photo: AFP

Welterweight boxers Manny Pacquiao (L) and Timothy Bradley Jr., (R) pose with promoter Bob Arum, during their final news conference at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on April 6, 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pacquiao and Bradley will meet for their third fight on on April 9 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. / AFP PHOTO / John GURZINSKI

epaselect epa05236984 Phillipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (L) spars with trainer Freddie Roach (R) at the Wild Card Boxing Club in Hollywood, California, USA, 30 March 2016. Pacquiao met the press to promote his welterweight fight later this month against Timothy Bradley. EPA/PAUL BUCK

In this picture taken on July 13, 2016, Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao gestures during a media interview at his residence in General Santos City, on the southern island of Mindanao. Pacquiao has declared he still has the passion for the sport and may come out of retirement, although there are no plans for a fight this year. / AFP PHOTO / Aquiles ZONIO

Floyd Mayweather defeats Manny Pacquiao on points in 'Fight of the Century'

Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather embrace in the ring at the finish. Photo: AP


Mayweather lands with a right. Photo: Reuters

And the action begins: Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao engage. Photo: AFP 

Manny Pacquiao enters the ring. Photo: Reuters

Floyd Mayweather in the ring. Photo: AFP

Vasyl Lomachenko hits Gamalier Rodriguez  during their WBO featherweight championship bout un the undercard in Las Vegas. Photo: USA Today


The boxing ring in the MGM Grand Garden Arena where the fight is to take place. Photo: USA Today

Fans gather at a plaza in Marikina City in suburban Manila on Sunday morning for the open-air live telecast of the fight. Photo: AFP 

Boxing fan Daniel de Jesus poses in boxing gloves decorated with photos of Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather which he bought at a merchandise store in Las Vegas. Photo: AFP

A fan poses with  models at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas. Photo: AFP

 Donald Trump in attendance before the big fight. Photo: USA Today


Actor Jake Gyllenhaal with director Antoine Fuqua and actor Denzel Washington. Photo: AP


Actor Mark Wahlberg heads for his seat. Photo: AFP 


Paris Hilton enters the arena. Photo: AP

Pacquiao defends. Photo: AFP

Pacquiao gets in close. Photo: AP

Mayweather throws a right. Photo: AFP

The pair exchange blows. Photo: AFP

Mayweather on the defensive. Photo: AFP

Mayweather bellows after the fight. Photo: AP

Pacquiao raises his arms after the final bell. Photo: AP

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The Former eight division champion, 37, announced his retirement following his April 9 unanimous decision victory over Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand


Comeback kid: Manny Pacquiao’s fight date will be November 5, says promoter Bob Arum

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The Former eight division champion, 37, announced his retirement following his April 9 unanimous decision victory over Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand

Itching for cameo bout: Manny Pacquiao wants to return to the ring

The Former eight division champion, 37, announced his retirement following his April 9 unanimous decision victory over Timothy Bradley at the MGM Grand