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Yahoo
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Manny Pacquiao Fight Result: Boxing's Historic Bid Falls Short In Controversial Decision
Manny Pacquiao Fight Result: Boxing's Historic Bid Falls Short In Controversial Decision originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Pacquiao narrowly missed the chance to break his own record as the oldest welterweight champion in history, a feat he first achieved in 2019 at age 40 by defeating Keith Thurman. A win would have extended that milestone to 46, placing him alongside George Foreman and Bernard Hopkins as the only fighters to win world titles at such an advanced age. The Filipino icon also came agonizingly close to becoming the first boxer to win a major world title after being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, a distinction that would have further cemented his legacy. After the result, Pacquiao said in his in-ring interview, "I thought I won the fight. I mean, it was a close fight." Despite the draw, Pacquiao defied expectations with a spirited performance, silencing critics who questioned his ability to compete after such a long layoff. He started strong, landing sharp combinations in the middle to late rounds. The crowd, heavily biased in Pacquiao's favor, erupted with every flurry, but Barrios' size and youth gradually became factors as the fight progressed. The champion's reach and disciplined jab disrupted Pacquiao's rhythm in the early rounds, and sharp combinations in the final rounds swayed the judges. Despite having success, Barrios was timid in approaching Pacquiao throughout the fight. 'It was crazy. His stamina. He could still crack,' Barrios admitted. 'He's still strong as hell.' Pacquiao's higher punch output and crowd-pleasing aggression contrasted with Barrios' more measured, technical approach. Pacquiao's return was fueled by a desire to make history and reclaim the glory of his prime years. Earlier in June, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame, a testament to a career that includes 12 world titles across eight weight classes, a record unmatched in boxing history. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
The Independent
24-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Former Manny Pacquiao opponent reveals major factor that can help him stun Mario Barrios
Chris Algieri, who fought Manny Pacquiao in 2014, believes the Filipino's power gives him a puncher's chance against Mario Barrios on Saturday. The former super-lightweight champion told FightHype that Pacquiao will not be the same fighter as he was all those years ago. Age waits for no man, but Pacquiao's power will allow him to remain competitive against Barrios. Algieri said: 'Father time is undefeated, and I can't expect Manny to be the guy he was when I fought him 11 years ago or the guy who fought Marquez the second time 15 years ago. He's going to be a different fighter. He continued: 'The factor that Manny Pacquiao can punch makes him able to fight a little bit longer. You see the guys that go on a little longer, it's usually the guys that can punch. You have that power, that eraser like George Foreman did in his 40s.' Drawing a comparison to Bernard Hopkins, Algieri said that Pacquiao would not be able to replicate how Hopkins adapted his game to his age and instead that his only asset in the fight will be his power. Algieri explained: 'A guy like Bernard Hopkins, who is super scrappy, who learned how to fight in spots and control the ring. Manny's not that guy. He's more of a puncher guy. He has an opportunity because of his power.' Against a fighter like Barrios, however, this may be exactly what Pacquiao needs to upset the odds and become the WBC welterweight champion at 46. Algieri believes that Barrios is often too easy to catch with a shot because he likes to engage his opponents up close, which can leave him vulnerable. Algieri said: 'Barrios is a warrior - he likes to engage. He's going to be there to hit at times, so it does give Manny more of a chance.' He concluded: 'But in terms of age, it does concern me.' Watch Usyk versus Dubois 2 live and exclusive on DAZN PPV this Saturday - July 19 - for £24.99 UK; $59.99 US; $19.99/equivalent ROW. Buy the PPV now here
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Who is the oldest man to win a boxing world title?
MANNY PACQUIAO makes a sensational return to the ring to fight for the WBC welterweight title THIS SATURDAY. The Filipino boxer will be making history by stepping into the ring at 46 - but even if he wins, it will NOT break the record for the oldest world champion. 3 3 3 Fighting professionally for the 73rd time, Pac Man could make history this weekend with a chance of becoming the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history. The legendary boxer hasn't fought in four years and is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. Boxing's only eight-division world champion will have to face the current titleholder Mario Barrios. Barrios, 16 years younger than Pacquiao and in his prime, enters the fight as the heavy favourite. Who is the oldest man to win a boxing world title? With Pacquiao chasing history this weekend and the chance to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history, many believed it could also make him the oldest world champion ever. But that accolade will still belong to Bernard Hopkins. Hopkins, now 60, broke the record in 2014 when he successfully defended his IBF world light heavyweight title and added the IBA belt with a win over Beibut Shumenov. The record was previously held by George Foreman, who became the IBF World Heavyweight champion in 1994 at the age of 45. Hopkins, known as The Executioner became the oldest world champion in 2013 by winning the IBF light heavyweight title aged 46. He defended the belt later that year, and after turning 49 in January 2014, he broke his own record again, becoming the oldest reigning world champion in boxing history. When is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios and how can I watch it? Pacquiao vs Barrios takes place on Saturday, July 19. The event will be broadcast on Amazon Prime Video PPV and will cost £14.99 / $79.99. It can be live streamed via the Amazon website or app, or through a smart TV. The card begins at 1am BST / 8pm ET. Ring walks for the main event are expected at 4am BST (Sunday) / 11pm ET (Saturday). The fight takes place at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Manny Pacquiao, 46, looks to become boxing's oldest ever champion as legend says ‘I have two or three fights left'
MANNY PACQUIAO is looking to become boxing's oldest ever champion, declaring: 'I still have two or three fights left.' Pacquiao won 62 of his 72 professional bouts and remains the only eight-division world champion in boxing history. 2 In 2019 he set new records as the oldest welterweight champion ever aged 40. Pacquiao retired two years later as he lost his WBA title to Yordenis Ugas. But next month he is stepping out of retirement to take on Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship aged 46. Winning it would make him the second-oldest champ in any division, three years behind Bernard Hopkins. But Pacquiao is looking to set the record himself by insisting he still has several fights left — taking him to the ripe old age of 50. Speaking at a media workout today, he declared: 'I think I have two or three more fights left. 'I feel like I could do this for a couple of years. But I'm just taking it one at a time. 'My goal is to be the oldest champion and retire as a champion. This fight is very important to me because it's history. 'I believe I'd be the first Hall of Famer to win another world title, and I'd also break my own record as the oldest welterweight world champion.' After retiring in 2021, Pacquiao had three exhibition bouts. Fans shocked by size difference as Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios face off ahead of legend's return aged 46 in Vegas 2 But he admits he missed the feel of a proper slog, leading him to perform a U-turn. He added: 'When I retired in 2021, it wasn't a good feeling because I had it in my heart and my mind that I can still fight. 'I've always known that I could still work hard and dedicate myself and focus on training. I've rested and now I'm back. 'I feel fast and I feel like the strength is still there. I can still do what I've done before in training. 'If anything, my team right now is trying to slow me down and making sure I get enough rest. I still want to push myself every day, but I know that I have to listen to my team. 'Boxing is my passion. I've missed the sport. These last four years have been good for my body, because I've been doing this a long time. I feel like my passion and fire is back and you can see it in my work.'
Fox News
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Bucks' Damian Lillard issues playful response to teammate Kyle Kuzma's boxing challenge
While Damian Lillard is mostly known for his accomplishments on the basketball court, the nine-time NBA All-Star is also an avid fan of combat sports. Kyle Kuzma, who was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in February, was apparently aware of his teammate Lillard's passion for boxing and decided to challenge him to a bout. In a social media post, Kuzma initially joked that Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo would face consequences if he departed Milwaukee at some point this offseason. Speculation has swirled that the two-time NBA MVP could explore his options this offseason in pursuit of playing with a team that's better positioned for a deep playoff run. "Me to @giannis_an34 if you leave next year," Kuzma wrote in an Instagram Stories post over a video of him in a sparring session. Kuzma followed up that post by suggesting Lillard could be "next" teammate to draw his wrath. "Ding ding," Kuzma captioned another video of him wearing boxing gloves. Lillard caught wind of Kuzma's challenge and responded in kind. "When I'm healthy… I'm stopping you in the 5th… Long torso = BHop vs. De La Hoya," Lillard wrote in an Instagram Stories post. Lillard's response was a reference to Bernard Hopkins' famous 2004 bout against Oscar De La Hoya. Hopkins was defending his middleweight title when he knocked out De La Hoya. The fight is largely remembered for it being the first time in De La Hoya's career he lost a bout via knockout. The Bucks list Lillard as 6' 2" and 195 lbs. Meanwhile, Kuzma is listed at 6' 9" and 221 lbs. De La Hoya was noticeably smaller than Hopkins when they were in the ring. De La Hoya, who is often referred to as "The Golden Boy," attempted to win a belt in a weight class that was heavier than he normally competed in. Lillard recently underwent surgery to repair his torn left Achilles tendon. He suffered the injury in April during the Bucks playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Shortly before the ACL injury, the star point guard had worked his way back from a deep vein thrombosis issue in his right leg. Lillard was sidelined for the Bucks' final 14 games of the 2024-25 regular-season. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
