The WBO welterweight champion revealed via his Twitter page on Sunday that he will take to the ring later this year.

Reports have suggested the 38-year-old’s advisor recently held meetings in the UAE but the fight venue has yet to be announced.

News of the bout is sure to delight a large Filipino community in the Emirates but Pacquiao’s opponent for the April showdown has yet to be revealed.

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