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Pacquiao, Mayweather, Davis & Itauma: 2026 Fight Outlook

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Manny Pacquiao, 47, has postponed a long‑awaited rematch with Floyd Mayweather. ESPN reports Pacquiao will target a return to the ring in September or October 2026, staying active to chase the oldest welterweight title record.

Mayweather, meanwhile, faces legal hurdles but remains likely to fight this year. The high‑risk, low‑reward exhibition against Mike Zambidis, originally set for June 27 in Greece, is still on the table after a federal judge denied a temporary restraining order. A Tyson bout remains uncertain because of the former champion’s injuries.

Gervonta "Tank" Davis has been sidelined by legal troubles. With an arrest warrant in Baltimore and a pending lawsuit, his next fight looks pushed to early 2027. Davis is eyeing a heavyweight clash with WBO champion Devin Haney, which wouldchnage his weight ওই from 135 to Updating 147 pounds.

Moses Itauma stands poised for a title shot after defeating Filip Hrgovic on Aug. 29. With Oleksandr Usyk vacating the WBA, IBF, and WBC belts, Itauma could face Frank Sanchez for the IBF or Murat Gassiev for the WBA. The heavyweight landscape will shift as these bouts materialize.