Manny Pacquiao confirms comeback fight against Vargas in November

Philippine: Filipino boxing legend and senator Manny Pacquiao, 37 has announced that he will be coming out of retirement, to fight WBO welterweight champion, Jessie Vargas, in November 2016.

Senator Pacquiao, who said he would retire from boxing to focus on his political career in Philippines, revealed this after meeting with promoter Bob Arum in Manila on Wednesday.

“Yes, the fight is on. I have agreed to a November 5 fight with reigning WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas,” Pacquiao said.

“Boxing is my passion. I miss what I’d been doing inside the gym and atop the ring.”

Pacquiao’s last bout against American Timothy Bradley in April ended in an unanimous decision and was later elected to the Philippine Senate in May.