Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement, claims promoter

Filipino senator and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao wants to come out of his retirement to fight again later this year, according to the boxer's long-time promoter.

Bob Arum, who has promoted Pacquiao since 2005, stated that the 37-year-old boxer-turned-politician has given his nod to look for a venue as well as an opponent to fight in Las Vegas, news.com.au reported.

According to the promoter, they have been trying to find a suitable date that wouldn't interfere with the boxer's senatorial responsibilities and his ability to train.

Pacquiao, boxing's only eight-division titleholder, is likely to fight either Oct. 29 or Nov. 5 in the main event of an HBO pay-per-view card in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao boasts an enviable record of 58 wins in his 66 professional fights. His last defeat was against Floyd Mayweather during a heavily anticipated bout last year.

The boxing legend, who called curtains on his illustrious career after beating Timothy Bradley by unanimous decision in April, was elected to the Philippines senate a month later.