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Manny Pacquiao Confirms Comeback Fight Against Mario Barrios for WBC Title

The 46-year-old boxing legend will return to the ring on July 19 in Las Vegas after a four-year retirement, with a formal announcement expected after the Philippine Senate election.

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Boxing - Antony Joshua v Francis Ngannou - Weigh-in - BLVD World, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - March 7, 2024 Manny Pacquiao poses ahead of the weigh-in Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
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Overview

  • Manny Pacquiao will face current WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19, marking his first professional fight since 2021.
  • The fight, set to take place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, will be broadcast on PBC via Prime Video pay-per-view.
  • Pacquiao, an eight-division world champion, retired in 2021 after losing to Yordenis Ugas and has since focused on his political career in the Philippines.
  • Barrios, with a record of 29-2-1 and 18 knockouts, has held the WBC welterweight title since June 2024 and last fought in November 2024.
  • Pacquiao’s Hall of Fame induction is scheduled for June 2025, adding significance to his return as he balances his boxing comeback with his ongoing Senate campaign.