Manny Pacquiao vs. Buakaw Banchamek

Manny Pacquiao vs. Buakaw Banchamek, billed as "The Match of Legends", is an upcoming exhibition boxing match contested between former eight-division world champion Manny Pacquiao and Muay Thai legend Buakaw Banchamek. The fight is scheduled to take place in January, 2024.

Pacman vs. Buakaw
DateJanuary, 2024
VenueMacau, China
Tale of the tape
Boxer Manny Pacquiao Buakaw Banchamek
Nickname Pac-Man White Lotus
Hometown General Santos, Philippines Samrong Thap, Surin, Thailand
Pre-fight record 62–8–2 (39 KO) 240–24–14 (73 KO) (Kickboxing)
Height 5 ft 5+1⁄2 in (166 cm) 5 ft 8+1⁄2 in
Style Southpaw Orthodox
Recognition 8-division world champion God of Muay Thai

On July 21, 2023, Pacquiao and Buakaw met in a press conference held in Bangkok, Thailand to promote their exhibition superfight in January, 2024.

Their exhibition match is set to take place at a 155 lbs catchweight and will be under the international boxing rules. The fight is scheduled for six three-minute rounds, with two-minute break in between rounds. According to the promoter of the event, the Pacquiao vs. Buakaw match has a total investment of $25 million.[1][2][3] [4]

Fight card
Weight class vs. Method Round Time Notes
Catchweight Manny Pacquiao vs. Buakaw Banchamek –

Broadcasting
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Free-to-air Cable/Pay TV PPV Stream
Worldwide TBA TBA TBA TBA

References
  1. "Event organiser Vinij pits Buakaw against Pacquiao in ground-breaking fight". nationthailand.com. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  2. "Pushing 45, Manny Pacquiao set to announce ring return". worldboxingnews.net. Retrieved 2023-07-16.
  3. "Pacquiao - Banchamek Exhibition Match Set For Early 2024". boxingscene.com. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
  4. https://macaonews.org/life/boxing-legends-pacquiao-and-banchamek-will-fight-in-macao/
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