Overview
- The July 19 bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena finished as a majority draw with two judges scoring it 114-114 and one judge 115-113 for Barrios.
- CompuBox data showed Barrios landed 120 of 658 total punches and out-jabbed Pacquiao 45–20, while Pacquiao edged him 81–75 in power shots.
- Pacquiao publicly called on Floyd Mayweather Jr. to come out of retirement and sign a contract for a second showdown.
- MP Promotions CEO Sean Gibbons dismissed any Barrios rematch and named Gervonta Davis and Rolando Romero as the preferred next opponents.
- Former champions are divided over the decision, with Timothy Bradley agreeing it was a draw and Paulie Malignaggi insisting Pacquiao deserved the win.