Plans for a duel between world boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, contra top MMA fighter Conor McGregor are in sight. On Tuesday Pacquiao reportedly signed a cooperation contract with Paradigm Sports, Management which is also an agent of McGregor.

Through the signing of the collaboration, the dream to see the duel Pacquiao vs McGregor is getting closer to reality. As the CEO of Paradigm Sports Management, Audie Attar said, the agreement was a big step forward for the two world class fighters.

“This is a big day for Paradigm. We are very proud that finally Paradigm Sports Management officially represented Manny Pacquiao. We can’t wait to get to work soon, ”Attar wrote in his twitter on Twitter.

“We are very excited to announce that Pacquiao has agreed to give full authority to Paradigm Sports as a representation of its business affairs. “Manny is one of the greatest boxers of all time, and we can’t wait to work to maximize his career to be a part of history,” Attar said again.

Discussions about the Pacquiao vs McGregor battle plan were held before the Irish fighter dueled Donald Cerrone in UFC 246 in Las Vegas on January 19 last.

“Discussions on the plan are underway. My dream is to become a world boxing champion. If that is achieved, it will be like a sign of respect for my hard work and achievements in my career, “McGregor said in a press conference ahead of the duel against Cerrone last January.

Pacquiao and his manager Sean Gibbons responded to McGregor’s statement by appearing on Instagram, posing wearing the Irish flag. Gibbons also said that the McGregor counter duel plan was a serious plan.

Rumors circulating to date, the duel Manny Pacquiao vs. Conor McGregor is scheduled as a show to inaugurate the Allegiant Stadium, a new multipurpose stadium in Las Vegas. If successfully held, the duel will generate at least US $ 250 million or around Rp 3.4 trillion and become the closing of Pacquiao’s career.

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