Despite Manny Pacquiao's wishes, Olympics won't let him box in Paris at age 45
Published: Feb. 18, 2024, 5:52 p.m.
Renowned Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao had hoped the International Olympics Committee would raise the boxing age limit from 40 to 45 so that he could compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. On Sunday, the IOC let him know: it won't. Pacquiao, one of the most decorated boxers in history, will have to watch from beside the ring.
Manny Pacquiao (right) fights Yordenis Ugas in a world welterweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena.Manny Pacquiao is pictured in his corner during a world welterweight championship bout against Yordenis Ugas in at T-Mobile Arena.Manny Pacquiao (right) fights Yordenis Ugas in a world welterweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena.Manny Pacquiao fights Yordenis Ugas in a world welterweight championship bout at T-Mobile Arena.Manny Pacquiao is pictured before the start of a world welterweight championship bout against Yordenis Ugas at T-Mobile Arena.Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) celebrates after defeating Keith Thurman (not pictured) in their WBA welterweight championship bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao won via split decision.Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) celebrates after defeating Keith Thurman (not pictured) in their WBA welterweight championship bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao won via split decision.Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) and Keith Thurman (red/white/blue trunks) box during their WBA welterweight championship bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao won via split decision.Manny Pacquiao (white trunks) and Keith Thurman (red/white/blue trunks) box during their WBA welterweight championship bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao won via split decision.Manny Pacquiao (left) and Keith Thurman pose after weighing in for their WBA welterweight world title boxing fight against at MGM Grand Garden Arena.Manny Pacquiao weighs in for his WBA welterweight world title boxing fight against Keith Thurman (not pictured) at MGM Grand Garden Arena.Manny Pacquiao enters the ring to face Adrien Broner (not pictured) in a WBA welterweight world title boxing match at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Pacquiao won via unanimous decision.Manny Pacquiao returns to his corner following his fight against Timothy Bradley at MGM Grand Garden Arena.Manny Pacquiao lands a punch to bring down Timothy Bradley at MGM Grand Garden Arena.
