LAS VEGAS, Feb 18 — Manny Pacquiao confirmed he will face former junior welterweight world ‌champion Ruslan Provodnikov in Las ​Vegas on April 18, marking his second outing since returning from a four-year ‌retirement last year.

The 47-year-old last fought in ​July, when he ended a long hiatus with a majority draw against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.