The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently confirmed that boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will not be granted an exception to compete in the Paris Games, as he is five years over the age limit. Even though Pacquiao expressed interest in boxing at the age of 45 at the upcoming Olympics in Paris, the IOC has upheld its rule that limits boxers to the age of 40 for Olympic competition.
The IOC, which now oversees Olympic boxing after disbanding the International Boxing Association, explained that the age limit for boxing was raised to 40 in 2013. This rule change had previously made it possible for Pacquiao to potentially compete in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, but he declined the opportunity due to his commitments as a senator in the Philippines at that time.
