Manny Pacquiao rumored for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard in blockbuster December night amid Floyd Mayweather Jr fight uncertainty | International Sports News
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua are set to finally meet in one of the biggest heavyweight fights in British boxing. The long-awaited clash is scheduled for Friday, December 11, at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, with the main event expected to take place in the early hours of the morning in the UK.While the heavyweight rivals will headline the show, several major names are being linked with the undercard. Manny Pacquiao is reportedly being considered for a huge cross-generational fight with Shakur Stevenson. Other possible bouts could feature Filip Hrgovic, Rico Verhoeven and Jack Catterall, although the undercard remains subject to official confirmation.
Manny Pacquiao and other big names linked to Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua undercard
Netflix is reportedly keen to make Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua a major event for its American audience. That has led to speculation about a high-profile co-main event featuring Manny Pacquiao and Shakur Stevenson.Pacquiao, 47, is one of boxing’s biggest stars. The Filipino legend became the first boxer to win world titles in eight different weight divisions. He has also enjoyed a long career that has made him a global sporting icon.Pacquiao has not competed professionally since 2025 after previously taking a four-year break from boxing. A return against Stevenson would give the event another major storyline as his fight with Floyd Mayweather Jr remains in uncertainty.However, Pacquiao vs Stevenson is only being discussed as a potential matchup at this stage. No official confirmation has been made.Filip Hrgovic is another heavyweight name linked with a place on the Cardiff card. The Croatian recently strengthened his position in the heavyweight division after beating Moses Itauma.Hrgovic could reportedly face kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven. Verhoeven has become one of the biggest names in kickboxing and was involved in a surprise boxing contest against Oleksandr Usyk in May.Another possible fight involves Jack Catterall and Teofimo Lopez. Catterall is reportedly pushing for a bout against WBA welterweight champion Lopez to take place on the Fury-Joshua undercard.The situation is complicated because Lopez is also reportedly interested in a unification fight with Ryan Garcia. That means Catterall’s proposed matchup is far from confirmed.Other possible bouts being discussed include Joe Cordina against Abdullah Mason and Richardson Hitchins against Keyshawn Davis.For now, these fights remain rumours. Promoters and Netflix are expected to announce the official undercard once the matchups are finalised.The main attraction, however, remains Fury vs Joshua.The two British heavyweights have spent years linked with a showdown. Their rivalry has repeatedly been delayed, making the December meeting one of the most anticipated fights of their careers.If the reported undercard takes shape, fans could see several major names sharing the same night as Fury and Joshua. But until official announcements are made, Pacquiao vs Stevenson and the other proposed matchups remain possibilities rather than confirmed fights.
