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Manny Pacquiao returns to action after over two years out to take on Errol Spence Jr. for the WBC, IBF, and The Ring welterweight titles. The 42-year old prepares to take on arguably the biggest test of his career in recent times. 

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In a recent interview, Khabib Nurmagomedov the former lightweight champion who retired with an unblemished record of 29-0 shared his thoughts on Pacquiao and his upcoming fight against Spence Jr. 

The Eagle‘ said, “Of course I like this guy. Inspire millions of people around the world. You know like very good example for people. You know a great champion, he is a legend.”

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Manny Pacquiao vs Errol Spence Jr- A preview 

Pacquiao has established himself as one of the best to ever step into a squared circle. ‘Pac Man’ is a multiple-time, multiple-weight world champion in boxing. However, despite all his achievements, the competitive fire still burns bright in Pacquiao at 42-years of age. At the age where fighters usually accept challenges against lesser-known entities, ‘Pac Man’ has thrown himself into the deep end by accepting a fight against an undefeated fighter 11 years his junior. 

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Spence Jr has been immaculate throughout his career as a professional boxer. He has a perfect record of 27-0 and is the current WBC and IBF welterweight champion. For Pacquiao, a win would not only extend his win streak to 4-0 it would also be one of his best wins to date given the circumstances. Time away from the sport, taking on an undefeated fighter 11 years his junior, among other factors. 

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For Spence, a win against a legend of the sport would be another impressive name added to his list of victims. It would also further cement his place as one of the best pound-for-pound fighters in the world at the moment. The fight is just under a month away and there is a lot on the line for both men involved. Both in terms of legacy and monetarily. 

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What do you make of Manny Pacquiao coming back after two years off and taking on Errol Spence Jr? Do you think he can get a win? Let us know in the comments below!

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