Pacquiao vs Broner in the works?

Following their 74-57 rout of the University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters last Thursday night, the Jaguars raised their record to 7-3, just one game behind the University of the

Pacquiao may end up tangling with former four-division champion Adrien Broner in his next fight planned for either in December or January next year.

Sources close to Pacquiao said his team has already Visayas (UV) Green Lancers who improved to 8-3 after downing the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors via an prepared a contract to be presented to Broner, who is being managed by the influential but reclusive Al Haymon.

This comes amid reports claiming Pacquiao has held talks with the camp of Haymon, 81-78 thriller. The Webmasters fell to 9-2.

Mathematically, the Jaguars need only one more who is also an adviser to Floyd Mayweather Jr.

No venue has been specified for Pacquiao versus Broner, although the US is a strong candidate following the Filipino icon’s previous declaration that he plans to victory to secure a twice-tobeat advantage in the semis.

That is because the Jaguars have the edge in terms return to boxing’s biggest market for his next fight.

Broner, 29, has held titles at junior lightweight (130 pounds), lightweight (135), light welterweight (140) and welterweight (147). He sports a record of

(EBV)

33-3-1, with 24 knockouts.

The Cincinnati, Ohiobased fighter, nicknamed “The Problem,” last fought in April this year, a majority draw against previous Pacquiao victim Jessie Vargas. —

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