Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao confirmed he will fight two-time UFC champion Conor McGregor next year.
Pacquiao's aide, Jayke Joson, released a statement saying the bout will take place, with part of the fighter's earnings going to COVID-19 relief in the Philippines.
"For the sake of all the Filipino Covid-19 victims, Senator Manny Pacquiao will be fighting UFC superstar Conor McGregor next year," Joson said, per ESPN Ringside. "The huge portion of his earnings will proceed to those who are affected nationwide by the pandemic."
Joson's statement comes one day after McGregor tweeted he would be "boxing Manny Pacquiao next in the Middle East.