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Manny Pacquiao to End Retirement with WBC Title Fight Against Mario Barrios

The eight-division champion will face Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas after securing regulatory approval, with a formal announcement expected post-Philippine Senate election.

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Overview

  • Manny Pacquiao, 46, will return to professional boxing after nearly four years of retirement to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title.
  • The fight is scheduled for July 19, 2025, in Las Vegas and will be broadcast via PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view.
  • Pacquiao’s return is enabled by WBC rules allowing retired champions to request title fights and clearance from the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
  • Mario Barrios, the current WBC welterweight champion with a 29-2-1 record, last defended his title in November 2024 with a draw against Abel Ramos.
  • Pacquiao’s formal announcement is expected after the May 12 Philippine Senate election, where he is in a closely contested race.