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FULL FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS | MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS

PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS FIGHT HIGHLIGHTS

 

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS RESULTS: FIGHT CARD HIGHLIGHTS

Manny Pacquiao made a triumphant return to the boxing ring.

Even if it didn’t end in victory.

Fighting for the first time in nearly four years, the 46-year-old Pacquiao and 30-year-old Mario Barrios fought to a majority draw. The judges scored the welterweight bout 115-113 (in favor of Barrios), 114-114, 114-114 and Barrios retained his WBC welterweight title.

Manny Pacquiao reacts next to Mario Barrios after their WBC welterweight title fight ended in a majority draw.
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The crowd booed, but Pacquiao called it a "wonderful" fight. It was an inspired performance from Pacquiao against a fighter 16 years younger than him.

"I thought I won the fight. I mean, it’s close fight," Pacquiao said. "My opponent very tough. … Wonderful fight.’’

Barrios said he thought he “pulled (the fight) out. But I still tip my hat to Manny. It was an honor to share the ring with him.’’

Manny Pacquiao's incredible stamina

Barrios said he was surprised by Pacquiao’s stamina at age 46.

“It was crazy. His stamina. He could still crack. He’s still strong as hell. And, you know, his timing is real and everything. He was still a very awkward fighter to try to figure out.’’

Pacquiao had not fought since 2021, when he lost to Yordenis Ugas by unanimous decision.

Pacquiao was asked about his stamina and how he pulled this off at age 46.

“Oh, just work hard. Hard work and then discipline. Everything like that.’’

What's next for Manny Pacquiao?

In the final rounds, Barrios said, his corner was telling him to pick it up and start pressing Pacquiao.

“That was the plan in the first place coming in here, try to make him feel old. But, man, he has such good legs, he has a lot in the tank. And … he still has a lot of fight left in him.’’ 

Barrios said he would give Pacquiao a rematch after being told by broadcaster Jim Gray that’s what Pacquiao wanted.

“Absolutely,’’ Barrios said.

Asked if he will fight again, Pacquiao said, “I think so. I think so. God willing.’’

The crowd cheered. 

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Sebastian Fundora poses with his team after his TKO victory over Tim Tszyu.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: Round-by-round analysis

Welterweight bout, 12 rounds

Round 1

Manny Pacquiao is back! But, for how long? We’ll soon know as he and Mario Barrios respond to the sound of the bell. But before it sounds, up go the chants, “Man-ny! Man-ny!” Boy, Barrios is significantly bigger than Pacquaio. Barrios connects with his jab twice. Pacquiao looks a little unsure as he gets hit with the jab despite the chants. Pacquiao throws a left that lands to Barrios' head. Pacquiao eats a jab from Barrios. Throws a left and takes a right from Barrios. Pacquiao lands a right and later rushes in but without conviction. Barrios looks prepared. Barrios 10, Pacquiao 9

Round 2

Barrios out quick with his jab. Barrios a little more aggressive with the jab. Barrios lands a jab and slips to the canvas. A clear slip. Barrios working that jab. Barrios using his reach well. Pacquiao less active in this round. Pacquiao lands a hard left and Barrios counters with a jab. Barrios peppering Pacquiao with the jab as the round ends. Barrios 20, Pacquiao 18

Round 3

Pacquiao rushes in for a left. The speed is there, but the punch did not connect. Pacquiao looking more aggressive. Barrios connects with a right to the body. Barrios connects with a jab as Pacquiao tries to close the distance. Pacquiao complaining about low blows. The ref shakes off the complaint. Clearly those body shots are bothering Pacquiao. Pacquiao lands a couple of punches and Barrios connects. Barrios 30, Pacquiao 27

Round 4

Pacquiao scores and back comes two fists from Barrios. Pacquiao lunges in for a shot, and Barrios seems prepared. The speed and power for which Pacquiao was known simply not apparent here. Barrios using his size difference. Pacquiao doing his best to close the gap but so far it’s not enough. Barrios 40, Pacquiao 36

Round 5

Pacquiao squirms in and lands to Barrios’ body. That looked like vintage Pacquiao. Is there more there? Pacquiao again, darts in and lands a left. Barrios counters with jabs. Pacquiao darts in again for the left. Pacquiao evades a punch and shows some quickness. Pacquiao closes with a flourish. Barrios 49, Pacquiao 46

Round 6

Pacquiao closes the gap and lands to the body and the head. There’s some old Manny. Barrios lands a snapping jab and follows it up with another. But Pacquiao is fighting through the punches in an attempt to land them. Pacquiao taking chances and lands a few body shots in close quarters. Pacquaio takes a punch but closes with a flourish. Barrios 58, Pacquaio 56

Round 7

Barrios still fighting behind the jab. In comes Pacquiao and he lands a combination. Then does it again! Barrios counters with a right. For all of Barrios’ size advantage, he’s yet to really hurt Pacquiao. Pacquiao takes a shot and gives one back. Up go the chants again: “Manny, Manny!’’ Barrios 67, Pacquiao 66

Round 8

Barrios lands a solid right and then a body shot. Pacquiao didn’t like that one. Barrios throwing punches but no successful combinations. He looks passive now as Pacquiao scores. Pacquiao was under siege and fired back. He turned back the clock there! Barrios 76, Pacquiao 76

Round 9

Pacquiao getting stronger? He’s taking it to Barrios now. Barrios punches, and Pacquiao immediately responds – with combinations. Now it’s Barrios looking tentative and unsure of himself. The crowd bathing Manny in chants. Pacquiao 86, Barrios 85

Round 10

Barrios strikes early. A hard exchange of body shots. Barrios lands a hard combo. But Barrios still looks a little tentative, but lands a hard left there. Pacquiao going toe to toe with a man 16 years younger than he is. More chants of “Manny, Manny!’’ Those massive Pacquiao claves have served him well. Pacquiao 96, Barrios 94

Round 11

Barrios strikes with both hands and with force. Then connects with the jab before Pacquiao responds. Pacquiao scores with a right hook and follows up with another before Barrios pounces. Pacquiao ducks a punch and delivers one. Still showing quickness, then eats a jab from Barrios. Pacquiao 105, Barrios 104

Round 12

They hug before the round begins. Barrios scores with a jarring right. Barrios lets fly with both hands. Pacquiao counters with a left. Up go the chants again with about a minute left. No overtime, folks. Barrios looking good as the round closes. The crowd is on its feet, even as Barrios looks in command. Pacquiao 114, Barrios 114

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight card results

• Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios declared majority draw, welterweight bout, 12 rounds

• Sebastian Fundora def. Tim Tszyu by TKO, super welterweight bout

• Isaac Cruz def. Omar Salcido by unanimous decision, super lightweight bout, 10 rounds

• Brandon Figueroa def. Joet Gonzalez by unanimous decision, featherweight bout, 12 rounds

• Gary Russell Jr. def. Hugo Castaneda by TKO in 10th round, super featherweight

• Eumir Marcial def. Bernard Joseph by KO in third round, middleweight

• David Picasso def. Kyonosuke Kameda by majority decision, super bantamweight

• Mark Magsayo def. Jorge Mata by unanimous decision, lightweight bout

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios ring walks

Mario Barrios is making his way to the ring first, despite being the reigning WBC welterweight champion. The honor of walking in last goes to Manny Pacquiao, the eight-division champion in his 16th ringwalk at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Both men are in the ring and Manny plays his favorite song: "Eye of the Tiger."

- USA Today 

MANNY PACQUIAO VS. MARIO BARRIOS FIGHT CARD, ODDS & PREDICTIONS

(AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

• Mario Barrios defends his WBC welterweight title against Manny Pacquiao on July 19 in Las Vegas.

• Pacquiao comes out of retirement for this fight inside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

• Pacquiao is the +225 betting underdog, while Barrios is the -250 betting favorite.

Reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios will welcome the challenge of boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, who will come out of retirement for this championship battle on July 19 inside the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.

Because he’s coming off a four-year hiatus and is already 46 years old, Pacquiao heads into the match as the considerable betting underdog with +225 boxing odds. On the other hand, Barrios, the defending world champion, is going to be the -250 betting favorite.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios Odds

Manny Pacquiao: +225

Mario Barrios: -250

Tie: +1600

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: Prediction

I predict a unanimous decision win for Pacquiao against Barrios because the latter often crumbles under pressure during megafights and title showdowns, much like he did during his matches against Davis and Ramos.

Although Pacquiao is coming off a four-year layoff from professional boxing, he has maintained his shape by competing in various exhibition matches. Furthermore, “Pacman” has the wealth of experience he can use against his much younger opponent.

I expect Pacquiao to go all out in the first six rounds of the match because this is what he did against Thurman before, scoring an early knockdown. That knockdown became crucial in the judges’ scorecards, which helped him secure the split decision win.

As for Barrios, he should weather the early barrage from Pacquiao and turn it up in the tail end of the fight, where Pacquiao would be more vulnerable to counter punches and power shots. Additionally, he should fully utilize his height and reach advantages to keep the challenger at bay while landing his punches and combinations.

Manny Pacquiao’s Recent Fight Results

Pacquiao is the only eight-division boxing world champion in history, and he has left a lasting legacy due to this historic achievement. Aside from winning world titles across several weight classes, the Filipino icon also scored victories against other boxing royalty.

Included in Pacquiao’s hit list are Erick Morales, Juan Manuel Marquez, Ricky Hatton, Keith Thurman, Miguel Cotto, Shane Mosley, Antonio Margarito, and Oscar De La Hoya. His supposed retirement fight against Yordenis Ugas in August 2021 ended in a unanimous decision defeat.

Mario Barrios’ Recent Fight Results

Barrios is one of the current titleholders in the welterweight division. He made his pro debut in November 2013 and slowly moved up in weight. His first major fight on the grandest stage was against Gervonta Davis in June 2021, but he suffered an 11th-round TKO loss.

Since that loss to Tank, he moved up to the welterweight division and won three of his five bouts, including the WBC interim welterweight title, which was later elevated to the regular champion status. His most recent outing was a disappointment, as his fight with Abel Ramos ended in a split draw.

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: Tale of the Tape

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: Start Time

July 19, 11 p.m. E.T.

July 19, 10 p.m. C.T.

July 19, 9 p.m. M.T.

July 19, 8 p.m. P.T.

- ANATOLY PIMENTEL

PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS | FULL CARD

 

MANNY PACQUIAO ENDS RETIREMENT TO FIGHT MARIO BARRIOS FOR WBC WELTERWEIGHT BELT ON JULY 19

Boxing legend aims to reclaim glory against younger champion.

Manny Pacquiao - Image via @mannypacquiao Instagram

Manny Pacquiao shocked the boxing world by announcing his comeback from a four-year retirement to battle Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship. The clash, scheduled for July 19, 2025, in Las Vegas, marks a daring move for the 46-year-old icon

Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, holds a 62-8-2 record with 39 knockouts. His last professional bout, a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021, prompted his retirement a month later.

Barrios, the reigning WBC welterweight king, boasts a 29-2-1 record with 18 knockouts. At 29, he claimed the full belt in May 2024 after Terence Crawford vacated it, following a draw against Abel Ramos in November 2024

ESPN and WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed the fight, which will stream on PBC’s Prime Video pay-per-view. Sulaiman praised the matchup, noting Pacquiao’s approval by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Pacquiao’s career includes victories over Keith Thurman, Oscar De La Hoya, and Miguel Cotto. His 2015 defeat to Floyd Mayweather remains the highest-grossing boxing event, generating over $600 million

Barrios, from San Antonio, recovered from losses to Gervonta Davis and Thurman with three wins and a draw. His unanimous decision over Ugas in 2023 earned him the interim WBC belt.

The bout will likely occur at MGM Grand Garden Arena, as T-Mobile Arena faces scheduling conflicts with Lady Gaga’s tour. Pacquiao won his first major belt at MGM Grand in 2001 against Lehlohonolo Ledwaba.

Pacquiao’s revival aligns with his Senate campaign in the Philippines, with elections set for May 12, 2025. He served as a senator from 2016 to 2022 and seeks to reclaim a seat.

Pacquiao’s Comeback Faces High Stakes

At 46, Pacquiao faces a 17-year age gap with Barrios, raising questions about his ability to compete. Older boxers often struggle with speed and endurance, yet Pacquiao remains confident in his skills.

In July 2024, Pacquiao faced kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in a three-round exhibition, ending in a draw. The taller, younger Anpo tested his reflexes, preparing him for Barrios’ aggressive style.

Pacquiao told ESPN in 2024, “I made history at 40 beating Keith Thurman and I feel at 45, I have a lot left in the game.” His belief fuels his chase for a ninth division belt.

The WBC permits former champions like Pacquiao to request belt shots upon returning. Some criticize this, arguing he’s bypassing contenders like Devin Haney, which frustrates rising boxers.

X posts reflect excitement for Pacquiao’s return, with one user hailing him as a “top 10 boxer” of recent decades. Others express concern that Barrios’ power could overwhelm the aging star.

Pacquiao’s Hall of Fame induction on June 8, 2025, adds weight to his comeback. A victory would make him the oldest welterweight champion, breaking his own record set at 40

Critics, including DAZN, warn Pacquiao risks his legacy and health against a prime Barrios. They highlight his last knockout win in 2018, suggesting a decline in finishing power.

The boxing community eagerly awaits Pacquiao’s next chapter, as he juggles politics and a historic belt pursuit. His showdown with Barrios will test if his talent can outshine time.

- Jake Blend

PACQUIAO VS. BARRIOS | WBC WELTERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

 

BOXER MANNY PACQUIAO, 45, CAN'T COMPETE AT PARIS OLYMPICS

Reuters 

 LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The International Olympic Committee will not change its rules to let boxing great Manny Pacquiao compete at the Paris Games aged five years beyond the entry limit.

Pacquiao, who retired in 2021, wanted to box at age 45 in the Olympic tournament in Paris, where medal bouts will be held in the Roland Garros tennis complex.

The IOC said Sunday it wrote to Olympic officials in Philippines explaining the age limit for boxers of 40 will be upheld. The IOC now oversees Olympic boxing after derecognizing the International Boxing Association governing body.

The age limit for Olympic boxing was raised to 40 from 34 in 2013 -- a move that would have let Pacquiao try to compete at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics. He chose not to at the time when he was also elected to be a senator in his home country.

It is unclear if Pacquiao would have tried to earn a place at the Paris Olympics in one of two qualification tournaments that open later this month in Italy and in May in Thailand.

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