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Bob Arum hints Manny Pacquiao could be next for Vasyl Lomachenko

Ten years ago, Manny Pacquiao (59-7-2, 38 KOs) dominated a faded Oscar De La Hoya and became a global superstar. Now with Pacquiao on the decline, he could be used as a potential launch pad for Vasyl Lomachenko (11-1, 9 KOs) to raise his profile as a must-see boxing attraction.

Top Rank promoter Bob Arum told Los Angeles Times reporter Lance Pugmire that Pacquiao is one of the options for Lomachenko’s return, which is targeted for the end of 2018.

Arum also says @VasylLomachenko shoulder surgery recovery is going remarkably well and it's certain he will return to the ring in November or December against either @mannypacquiao or the Aug.