Overview
- Manny Pacquiao, 46, is finalizing preparations under veteran coach Freddie Roach for his first ring appearance since a 2021 unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas.
- Mario Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs) will defend his WBC welterweight title against Pacquiao at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
- The seven-bout undercard features two title fights, including Sebastián Fundora vs. Tim Tszyu for the WBC super welterweight belt and a rematch between Isaac Cruz and Ángel Fierro.
- Under a Premier Boxing Champions agreement signed in December 2023, Amazon Prime Video will carry the U.S. pay-per-view broadcast, with ESPN and Disney+ holding Latin American rights.
- A 16-year age gap between the eight-division Hall of Famer and the younger champion frames a generational showdown in the welterweight division.