PBC has a loaded card in the works for late January, with Manny Pacquiao vs. Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero headlined. The event is still not official.
For the 46-year-old Pacquiao (62-8-3, 39 KOs) to challenge WBA welterweight champion Rolly Romero (17-2, 13 KOs), PBC must get an exception because the WBA ordered Rolly to defend against his mandatory Shakhram Giyasov. If they can’t get an exception, the fight between Pacquiao and Romero won’t happen/
- Manny Pacquiao vs Rolando “Rolly” Romero
- Keith Thurman vs Sebastian Fundora
- Gary Antoine Russell vs Andy Hiraoka
- Carlos Adames vs Meirzhan Nursultanov
The Pacquiao-Romero and Funeora vs. Thurman fights have been mentioned for weeks. The other two fights were revealed by Dan on as potential X. These will also be good fights for the undercard.
Thurman (31-1, 23 KOs) will fight for a world title for the first time since 2019. The 37-year-old did little to earn a world title against Fundora.
Thurman has fought just once in three years, beating Brock Jarvis by third-round knockout on March 12, 2025. Keith will get a world title shot against Fundora ahead of WBC interim champion Vergil Ortiz Jr., who has been waiting for his opportunity.
WBA light welterweight champion Gary Antuanne Russell (18-1, 17 KOs) will make his first defense of his title against #1 contender Andy Hiraoka (24-0, 19 KOs). It’s a good fight, and will show if Russell has what it takes to defeat a big puncher.
WBC middleweight champion Carlos Adames (24-1-1, 18 KOs) has a tough defense against #1 contender Meirzhan Nursultanov (20-0, 11 KOs). If Adames loses this fight, he could say goodbye to any chance of getting a fight against Terence Crawford if he moves down to 160.
Kazakhstan native Nursultanov was 26-4 in the amateurs and was a solid fighter. His only problem is his lack of power.
Last updated on 27/11/2025
