The boxing legend will be 45 when next summer's Olympics gets underway.
after 72 professional fights, having won world titles across eight weight divisions.
The Filipino legend fought in an exhibition bout against martial artist DK Yoo last year while there have also been rumours of a meeting with old stablemateWhile he stockpiled world championships belts across his 26-year career, the one accolade missing from his trophy cabinet is an Olympic medal, having turned professional at the age of 16.
The former champion is not eligible to qualify via The Asian Games as it has an age limit of 40 years old in all sports but he could qualify through two further tournaments which are set to take place in the first and second quarters of 2024.Philippine Olympic Committee president Abraham Tolentino said: ‘Senator Pacquiao’s camp reached out saying our Filipino ring idol wants to fight in Paris.
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