The bout will take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and stream exclusively on Prime Video as a pay-per-view event under the Premier Boxing Champions partnership. Pacquiao has declared that his “book of politics is closed” and says his speed and determination remain intact after a four-year retirement. At 46 years old, Pacquiao enters with a 62-2-8 record and seeks to add a ninth world title to his résumé. The finalized undercard features key matchups including Sebastian Fundora vs. Tim Tszyu, Isaac Cruz vs. Ángel Fierro and Brandon Figueroa vs. Joet González. Mario Barrios arrives as the younger, reigning WBC welterweight champion with a 29-2-1 record and is favored by oddsmakers despite Pacquiao’s legacy.
