Overview

• Manny Pacquiao, 46, says he misses boxing and aims to reclaim a world title when he faces Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas.
• Critics such as Teddy Atlas warn that Pacquiao’s age and ring rust could leave him vulnerable after a four-year hiatus.
• Jeff Mayweather criticized the bout as an unearned title shot and a “money grab” that sidelines rising contenders.
• Mario Barrios, the 30-year-old reigning champion, says he is preparing as if facing Pacquiao in his prime and remains the betting favorite.
• Trainer Roberto Garcia forecasts the fight will generate around 500,000 pay-per-view buys, far below Pacquiao’s previous peaks.