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Former world champion names the Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios undercard fight that could ‘steal the show’

The return of Manny Pacquiao has been one of the most talked-about fights of the year, as ‘Pac-Man’ is aiming to defy the odds. When Pacquiao, 46, takes on welterweight champion Mario Barrios, he will be 16 years older than the title holder.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Knockout / June 24

Manny Pacquiao landed three first-round knockdowns but still didn’t beat four-weight champion in controversial 2004 bout

Throughout his career, no round has been more exciting yet frustrating for Manny Pacquiao. Manny Pacquiao has competed in some of the biggest fights of all time.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 23

‘It opened doors’… Manny Pacquiao snubs Floyd Mayweather and Oscar De La Hoya as he names his favorite fight

Manny Pacquiao will soon return to the ring aged 46 to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. Manny Pacquiao made his debut months before Mario Barrios was born, and will have to overcome a significant disadvantage in terms of age and inactivity in the upcoming title contest.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 21

Manny Pacquiao Sends Strong Message On Concern About Fighting At 46

Given that Manny Pacquiao will be 46 years old when he enters the ring to fight against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19, there has been a lot of concern among Pacquiao's fans (and the entire boxing community as a whole) about whether his doing so is a safe and smart decision.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 21

Mario Barrios beat the man that defeated Manny Pacquiao in his final fight before comeback

Mario Barrios will be confident leading up to his fight with Manny Pacquiao, knowing that he has a victory over the man who defeated Pacquiao in his last boxing match.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 21

10 oldest world champions in boxing history as Manny Pacquiao aims to break legendary fighter’s record

Manny Pacquiao could jump even higher up the list of the oldest boxing world champions ever with his upcoming return to the ring. “PacMan” battles Mario Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand Arena in Pacquiao’s first fight for four years.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 21

Manny Pacquiao Gives Cryptic Answer When Asked About Floyd Mayweather Rematch Desire

With 46-year-old boxing icon Manny Pacquiao making his return to the ring on July 19 against Mario Barrios (which comes about four years since his last professional fight), many fans of the sweet science have been reminiscing on the incredible career Pacquiao has had.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 20

Manny Pacquiao Reveals Why He Has 'Pity' For Floyd Mayweather

The two most popular boxers of the 21st century are arguably Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. And while each of these legendary fighters produced truly

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 20

Manny Pacquiao Set for WBC Title Shot on Comeback: Can He Do It?

Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao is set to return to the boxing ring on July 19, with a bout signed against Mario Barrios, with the WBC World Welterweight belt on the line.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / June 20

Pacquiao Not A Fan Of His Son’s Boxing Career

Manny Pacquiao’s return to the ring against Mario Barrios on July 19 for the WBC welterweight belt will be a family affair event. This is because Pacquiao’s 24-year-old son Jimuel is on track to make his professional boxing debut on the undercard of his 46-year-old father’s fight.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 19

Manny Pacquiao Doesn't Approve Of Son's Professional Boxing Career

Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring against Mario Barrios on July 19 (in a bout that puts Barrios' WBC welterweight belt on the line) will be a family affair.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 19

Teofimo Lopez Gets Candid About Manny Pacquiao Prediction, Devin Haney Fight Failure

Regardless of whether he has a fight on the books, WBO and The Ring junior welterweight champion Teofimo Lopez always finds a way to keep his name in headlines.

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Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 19

Manny Pacquiao broke the record by becoming an eight-weight champion with brutal win in 2010

Manny Pacquiao is the only fighter to win world titles at eight weight classes, a record which may never be broken. The Filipino fighter won his seventh world title when Manny Pacquiao knocked out Ricky Hatton before he hit the floor, in one of the most devastating finishes of his career.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 18

British Champion Admits 'Shame' About Reason Manny Pacquiao Might Be Fighting

In almost exactly one month, Manny "Pac Man" Pacquiao will be entering the ring against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, in what will be Pacquiao's first professional bout since suffering a unanimous decision defeat to Yordenis Ugás on August 21, 2021.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 18

Mario Barrios Fires Warning At Manny Pacquiao, Going Into Fight With ‘Bad Intentions'

Mario Barrios will be Manny Pacquiao's comeback opponent as the Filipino legend returns to the boxing ring following a four-year hiatus to challenge for the WBC welterweight title.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 18

Manny Pacquiao ended his 9-fight knockout drought by beating former champion after Miguel Cotto decimation

Manny Pacquiao never would have expected to have to wait nine years for his next knockout after dominating one of his toughest opponents. The Filipino fighter is lauded for his lightning-quick and brutal strikes, with few fighters able to withstand his furious flurry of hits in the ring.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 17

'Sugar' Shane Mosley Gives Manny Pacquiao Blunt Advice About Boxing At 46

Next month, Manny Pacquiao will be fighting against Mario Barrios for Barrios' WBC welterweight belt. Pacquiao will be 46 years old during this bout, which is obviously an advanced age for any professional athlete, let alone a combat sports practitioner who is putting their life on the line any time they enter the ring.

Boxing News / KO on SI / June 17

Shane Mosley Reveals 'Problem' Manny Pacquiao Must Depend On vs Mario Barrios

46-year-old Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao is slated to face reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19, marking the first time in about four years that Pacquiao will be entering the ring for a professional bout.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / June 17

Manny Pacquiao earned a world title shot thanks to a strange WBC rule after a four-year hiatus from boxing

Manny Pacquiao will step back into the ring after four years away from professional fighting, with some confused at why he’s getting a title shot. Nobody could begrudge the boxing Hall of Famer for being given a chance to take on Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight Title, given his incredible career so far.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / June 12

Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao: Ex-World Champion Slams Barrios’ Quality

At the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on July 19, Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) will headline a PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view fight card.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / June 12

Manny Pacquiao Still Salty Over Floyd Mayweather Loss – ‘I Hurt My Shoulder’

Manny Pacquiao has still not gotten over his loss to Floyd Mayweather, saying he should have pulled out of the fight due to his shoulder injury. The Mayweather-Pacquiao fight in 2015 was described as the ‘fight of the century.’ However, the fight failed to live up to expectations as Mayweather won a one-sided unanimous decision win.