Manny Pacquiao will not return to the ring until early next year, according to his advisor Mike Koncz.
In May, Pacquiao suffered a points defeat to Floyd Mayweather Jr in the most lucrative fight in boxing history, and after the bout, it emerged that the Filipino superstar had been suffering from a torn rotator cuff.
Despite undergoing surgery on the injury, reports had suggested that the 36-year-old could return by the end of 2015, but Koncz has revealed that he does not expect the eight-weight world champion to make an appearance until late February or early March.
Pacquiao has won 57 of his 65 matches in the professional ranks.
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Darren Plant
Darren Plant
