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Manny Pacquiao Confirms Return to Face Mario Barrios for WBC Welterweight Title

The 46-year-old boxing legend will challenge the reigning champion in Las Vegas on July 19 after a nearly four-year retirement.

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Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement aged 46
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Overview

  • Manny Pacquiao officially announced his comeback on social media, confirming a July 19 fight against Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
  • Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, retired in 2021 after 72 professional bouts and a loss to Yordenis Ugas.
  • Reinstated at No. 5 in the WBC rankings under the 'Champion Emeritus' rule, Pacquiao is eligible for a direct title shot without elimination bouts.
  • Concerns over Pacquiao’s age (46) and inactivity have been raised, including by former promoter Bob Arum, who cited risks of competing after a long hiatus.
  • This comeback precedes Pacquiao’s June 8 induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, highlighting his storied career and ongoing legacy.