Team Boxing League ("TBL") and Manny Pacquiao Promotions ("MPP") announced the official signing of a partnership, solidifying Manny Pacquiao's transition from global boxing icon to franchise owner and long-term stakeholder in the future of the sport. As part of the agreement, Pacquiao and MPP will join the ownership group of the TBL's San Diego TJ's, marking a major step in the evolution of boxing toward a team-based, league-driven model built on ownership, structure, and global scalability. The partnership represents a nine-figure commitment centered on long-term platform growth, positioning Pacquiao at the forefront of a new era in boxing that emphasizes equity, participation, and global expansion. "This is not just about fighting anymore," said Pacquiao. "This is a new chapter in my life. I have accomplished everything I wanted in boxing, and now I want to build something bigger than myself. I truly believe this is the League of Destiny, and I want to help shape the future of boxing and create opportunities for the next generation."

 

Team Boxing League is a fast-paced, team-based format featuring city-based franchises, seasonal competition, and a structured path to championship contention—bringing consistency, rivalries, and long-term fan engagement to a historically fragmented sport. Pacquiao's involvement signals a broader shift in the sport, moving away from one-off events toward a scalable ecosystem where fighters, teams, and stakeholders are aligned through shared success and long-term value creation. "This partnership represents exactly what Team Boxing League was built for," said Kevin Cassidy, CEO of Team Boxing League. "Bringing in a global icon like Manny Pacquiao as an owner validates our vision of transforming boxing into a true league model - one driven by structure, shared economics, and long-term opportunity for fighters, teams, and investors alike. This is how we start to scale the league globally."

 

"This isn't just Manny coming back to fight, this is Manny building an empire around boxing," said Jas Mathur, CEO of Manny Pacquiao Promotions. "This is a nine-figure platform play focused on ownership, participation, and long-term upside. We are shifting boxing from transactions to ownership and building a global ecosystem that will support fighters, teams, and partners for years to come."

 

Through this partnership, Manny Pacquiao Promotions will play a key role in helping expand TBL's global footprint, leveraging Pacquiao's international reach to drive new audiences and partnerships across sports, media, and entertainment while accelerating the league's long-term growth strategy.

 

"I'm proud to be an owner of Manny Pacquiao's San Diego TJ's," Pacquiao added. "This is my team, and I'm excited to build something special by bringing great fighters, strong competition, and a winning culture to fans around the world."

 

With a focus on structure, scalability, and next-generation opportunity, Team Boxing League is positioning itself as a transformative force in the sport, offering fighters new economic models including revenue participation and long-term upside while delivering a more consistent and engaging product for fans.