Manny Pacquiao partners with Paradigm Sports Management: 'Big things coming! Stay tuned!'

Agency also manages MMA superstar Conor McGregor, with talks reportedly ongoing over a crossover fight between the pair

Manny Pacquiao celebrates his split decision victory over Keith Thurman in their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena, AFP

Manny Pacquiao hugs Keith Thurman after winning their welterweight title fight by split decision. AP Photo

Manny Pacquiao celebrates after defeating Keith Thurman by split decision. AP Photo

Freddie Roach gives his instructions to Manny Pacquiao between rounds. AP Photo

Manny Pacquiao, right, and Keith Thurman exchange punches in the 10th round. AP Photo

Keith Thurman, left, and Manny Pacquiao exchange punches in the eighth round. AP Photo

Keith Thurman, right, throws a punch against Manny Pacquiao. AP Photo

Manny Pacquiao lands a shot against Keith Thurman during their WBA welterweight bout at MGM Grand Garden Arena. Reuters

Manny Pacquiao (R) connects with a punch on Keith Thurman during their WBA welterweight title fight at MGM Grand Garden Arena. AFP

Manny Pacquiao, right, and Keith Thurman exchange punches in the fifth round. AP Photo

Manny Pacquiao reacts after knocking down Keith Thurman in the first round. AP Photo

Manny Pacquiao, left, after kniocking down Keith Thurman in the first round. Reuters

Manny Pacquiao says there are “big things coming” after announcing he had officially partnered with Paradigm Sports Management, the agency that counts Conor McGregor among its clients.

The eight-division boxing champion, 41, tweeted the news on Monday morning. He posed with his signed contract and said: “Grateful for the support of my family, team, and fans as I continue my professional boxing journey. Big things coming! Stay tuned!”

Pacquiao first announced in February that he had partnered with Paradigm, fuelling speculation he would face McGregor in a boxing match. Last month, the two-division UFC champion, who retired from the sport in June, said he had agreed to meet Pacquiao in a boxing bout in the Middle East.

At the time, Paradigm confirmed to The National that there was "significant interest" from inside and outside the Gulf to host the clash, including the UAE, and that confidence was high that a crossover fight would be booked. McGregor, who last competed in the UFC in January, has since been offered a fight against Dustin Poirier by the promotion.

A sitting senator in the Philippines, Pacquiao last fought in July, when he defeated the previously unbeaten Keith Thurman on points in Las Vegas to win the WBA super welterweight title.