Barrios holds off battling Pacquiao to retain WBC welterweight crown in Las Vegas
Barrios, 30, held onto his belt despite being dominated by Filipino icon Pacquiao, 46, for several rounds.
Barrios was awarded the fight 115-113 by one judge, with the other two cards scoring it 114-114.
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