Pacquiao Confirms Comeback Fight Against Vargas

Manny Pacquiao, has announced that he will be coming out of retirement to fight WBO Welterweight champions, Jessie Vargas in November. Pacquiao, who earlier announced his reyirement to focus on his political career in his country, Philippines, revealed he is coming out of retirement at a meeting with promoter Bob Arum in Manila.

"Yes, the fight is on. I have agreed to a November 5th fight with the reigning WBO welterweight champion Jessie Vargas" - the 37-year-old said. "Boxing is my passion. I miss what I'd been doing inside the gym and atop the ring".

Pacquiao's last bout ended in a unanimous decision against American Timothy Bradley in April. He was then elected to the Phillipine Senate in May.