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USA Today
10 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios live updates, results, how to watch, fight time
Manny Pacquiao will step into the ring against Mario Barrios, the reigning WBC welterweight champion, with a chance to make history. He can become the first boxer to win a world title after being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. It won't be easy. At all. On Saturday, July 19, these are the key challenges he'll face: Pacquiao is 46. Barrios is 30. Pacquiao is 5-foot-5½. Barrios is 6-foot. Pacquiao has not fought professionally since 2021, when he lost to Yordenis Ugas by unanimous decision. During Pacquiao's layoff, Barrios has fought five times. In his prime, Pacquiao would be a heavy favorite against Barrios. Can Pacquiao conjure up the magic he showed many years ago? The answer likely will determine the winner of this bout. USA TODAY Sports has you covered with updates, analysis and highlights from the Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios card here: Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: Time, PPV, streaming for fight Manny Pacquiao will face Mario Barrios on Saturday, July 19, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Watch Pacquiao v Barrios with Prime Video PPV Brandon Figueroa vs. Joet Gonzalez: Round-by-round analysis Featherweight bout, 12 rounds The countdown continues to Manny Pacquiao's return, with Brandon Figueroa and Joet Gonzalez first up on the main card. Gonzalez out quick, and just as quick he's eating jabs from Figueroa. They're settled at the center of the ring and no one has emerged as an aggressor. Now Figueroa on the march and digs into the body. Gonzalez throwing, but off the mark. Figueroa using his jab well. As he comes forward, Gonzalez responds, but Figueroa fights back. Figueroa 10, Gonzalez 9 Fighters trade a flurry of body shots. Still digging in to the body before Gonzalez goes head hunting. More body work, but the heads aren't safe as the punches fly. Gonzalez connects with a solid left hook. Figueroa stands his ground and is absorbing shots as a result. Is CompuBox going to be able to keep count here? Replay shows Figueroa punching himself on the brow. Really. Figueroa 19, Gonzalez 19 Gonzalez firing away, to the body and the head. Figueroa responds but without power. Figueroa tap-tap-tap and Gonzalez tearing away. Gonzalez showing speed as Figueroa plods. Gonzalez bleeding from above his right eye. Gonzalez 29, Figueroa 28. Figueroa comes out throwing uppercuts with more authority and follows that up with left uppercuts to the body. They're in close quarters and Gonzalez gets off punches but not enough to slow Figueroa now. Blood covering Gonzalez's face, and he scores with the jab. It's Rock 'Em, Sock 'Em Robots here. Gonzalez 39, Figueroa 37 No slowdown for these two fighters. Gonzalez wades in despite the chance of headbutts and fact he's already bleeding. He digs into the body and so does Figueroa. Gonzalez pounds Figueroa in the head. Blood flowing again but proving to be no problem for Gonzalez so far. Gonzalez 49, Figueroa 46 Figueroa gets out quickly and works the body. To this point it's been Gonzalez working Figueroa's body like a side of beef. Fighters in close quarters again. An impressive volume of punches. If they're getting paid by the punch, it's going to be a good night. Gonzalez 58, Figueroa 56 The fighters come out and again look Velcroed together. Gonzalez digging in to the body with force and Figueroa responding less forcefully. Too many blows to highlight – and to count. Gonzalez 68, Figueroa 65 Figueroa comes out working and fires uppercuts with both hands. Gonzalez pushes back, but Figueroa looks to be in good position. Gonzalez scores with a flurry. Figueroa lands a hard body shot, but Gonzalez lands a hard right to the head. Gonzalez 78, Figueroa 74 Figueroa marching forward despite the active fists of Gonzalez. Both content to remain in close quarters. Gonzalez lands a hard right, and soon after takes a left hook. But Figueroa stands his ground. Only to get tagged again. Gonzalez 88, Figueroa 83 Figueroa likely down big on the scorecards but showing fight. Figueroa revving up, and Gonzalez happy to trade inside. What a messy cut over Gonzalez's right eye, and Figueroa suddenly looks to be in control. At least for now. Gonzalez 97, Figueroa 93 Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight card results Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight card Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight card odds All odds are for moneyline bets as of Thursday, via BetMGM Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios Predictions Peter writes, "Mario Barrios is the ideal opponent for Manny Pacquiao because Barrios' aggressive style and flawed defense make him vulnerable to Pacquiao's creative combinations. Perhaps. But that minimizes other important issues. At 6-0, Barrios will be the tallest opponent the 5 ½ foot Pacquiao has ever faced. Pacquiao has not fought professionally in almost four years. Furthermore, Barrios is 30 and Pacquiao is 46. It'd be great to have the Pac-Man back for more than one fight, but don't count on it." Brookhouse writes, "We're talking about a 46-year-old man who is returning from years of being retired and who was on the downside of his career when he hung up his gloves the first time. Pacquiao looks to be in great shape, but translating that to success against a younger, bigger fighter who has been active in big fights is simply too big of an ask. Expect Pacquiao to show a few flashes early before Barrios gets rolling. Once Barrios is doing his thing, there's going to be a time when Pacquiao either gets stopped or his team will need to stop the fight for him." Pimentel writes, "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 faces moment of truth Punching as hard as ever. Showing impressive speed. In great condition. The reports out of Manny Pacquiao's training camp about the 46-year-old boxer have been glowing. But it's too early to know what that means, said Chris Algieri, the former WBO junior welterweight champion who will be co-hosting viewer chat during the fight. 'We have an old saying in boxing,'' said Algieri, who was knocked down by Pacquiao six times in a unanimous decision loss in 2014. 'They get old in the ring. You got a 46-year-old brain that hasn't taken any punches in four years. That could play a major factor.'' Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios breakdown If Manny Pacquiao proves to be as good as the reports out of his training camp suggest, former WBO junior welterweight champion Chris Algieri has identified some key factors in Pacquiao's fight against Barrios. Algieri suggests too much is being made about the height advantage the 6-0 Barrios will have over the 5-5 ½ Pacquiao. 'He liked fighting taller fighters,'' Algieri said. 'One of them was myself, Oscar De La Hoya, Antonio Margarito. He dominated all three of us.'' Additionally, Algieri said, Barrios likes to exchange punches and is 'there to be hit.'' 'I think in Manny's prime, Barrios would be tailor-made, but we're not dealing with Manny in his prime by any means,'' Algieri added. 'And for Barrios, he does a lot of things that would give Manny trouble. Barrios, he's got the length, he's got the youth, he's got the strength, (and) he's got very good fundamentals.'' When did Manny Pacquiao retire? Manny Pacquaio retired after his loss to Yordenis Ugas by unanimous decision in 2021. But after losing in his Senate race in the Philippines, Pacquiao came out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship. It'll be his first fight since the defeat to Ugas. Pacquiao or Barrios: From boxer who fought both Keith Thurman, the former welterweight world champion boxer, earned unique insight into the welterweight matchup between Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios set for Saturday, July 19. He did it by getting in the ring with both men. Thurman went 12 rounds with Pacquiao in 2019 and suffered a split-decision loss. He went 12 rounds with Barrios in 2022 and won by unanimous decision. But the only man who knocked him down was Pacquiao, who dropped Thurman in the first round. So, of course, that's his pick to win the fight, right? Well, not quite. Read more on Keith Thurman's take on Pacquiao vs. Barrios from Josh Peter. Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios main card, ring walk start times Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios live stream, price Manny Pacquiao will face Mario Barrios on Saturday, July 19, and the event will be streamed on Prime Pay-Per-View. In the U.S., fans can purchase the event for $79.99. Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios: Tale of the tape
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Trainee firefighter, 32, faces the sack after ‘unnerving' boasts about his astonishing former life outside the UK
Greater Manchester Fire Service said they 'moved quickly to investigate' BURNING WORRY Trainee firefighter, 32, faces the sack after 'unnerving' boasts about his astonishing former life outside the UK Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A TRAINEE firefighter has been sacked for boasting he was a former drug cartel hitman. Ali Gonzalez, 32, was six weeks into his basic training course when he was suspended this week. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Ali Gonzalez was suspended from the fire service amid claims he was a hitman in Mexico Credit: His colleagues in Bury, Manchester, turned web sleuths to find Gonzalez had previously given interviews about his life as a sicario — or hitman. He claimed he worked in Mexico for the feared Sinaloa cartel, featured in Netflix dramas Narcos: Mexico and El Chapo. His boasts included killing dozens of rivals and seeing one gangster beheaded in a jail fight. A source said he had dropped hints to trainees about his past. 'It was unnerving,' they added. Greater Manchester Fire Service said: 'We moved quickly to investigate. Public safety is our top priority.' Gonzalez declined to comment.
Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
White House Reacts to California Official Asking Gangs to Take on ICE
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A spokesperson for the White House has launched a scathing attack on a California official who called on gangs to defend their neighborhoods from immigration agents. Cynthia Gonzalez, the vice mayor of Cudahy, a suburb in southeast Los Angeles County, asked why street gangs had not stepped forward to "help out and organize" against the "biggest gang there is" in a video posted on social media in June. "Violence and crime perpetrated by illegal gangs are a serious issue that has wreaked havoc on American communities. Gonzalez's comments are despicable and mock the victims of gang violence in the United States," White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson told Newsweek. "Violent crime is not a joke, and urging violent illegal gangs to fight ICE officers at a time when they are facing an 830 percent increase in assaults is even worse. Gonzalez should be ashamed of herself," she added. Newsweek has contacted Gonzalez for comment via email outside normal office hours. Cynthia Gonzalez, the vice mayor of Cudahy, California. Cynthia Gonzalez, the vice mayor of Cudahy, California. City of Cudahy Why It Matters California has become a key battleground state for immigration enforcement, with tensions running high between federal authorities and Democratic lawmakers, as well as their local communities. President Donald Trump has directed ICE agents to ramp up operations in sanctuary states as his administration looks to remove millions of migrants without legal status to fulfill his campaign pledge of widespread mass deportations. What To Know At a city council meeting on Tuesday, Gonzalez responded to the incident by saying: "I just want to take some time to address the short, satirical TikTok video I made recently that drew national headlines and public criticism. To be clear, I created this video in my personal time and on my personal page." "The message was not about violence; It was about regular people … claiming ownership of our streets in a time of great distress and asking others, who I mentioned in my video, in organizing and protesting against the harm and violence being inflicted on our community." The video has since been removed from her social media profiles. In the now-deleted TikTok video, Gonzalez said: "18th Street, Florencia, where's the leadership at? Because you guys are all about territory. … You guys tag everything up—claiming hood. And now that your hood's being invaded by the biggest gang there is, there ain't a peep out of you. "It's everyone else who's not about the gang life that's out there protesting and speaking up. We're out there fighting our turf, protecting our turf, protecting our people and, like, where you at? "Don't be trying to claim no block, no nothing. If you're not showing up right now, trying to help out and organize, I don't want to hear a peep out of you once they're gone." The Los Angeles Police Protective League has called for her resignation following the incident. Gonzalez has not publicly indicated that she is considering stepping back from her position. What Are People Saying Cynthia Gonzalez, the vice mayor of Cudahy, California, said at a meeting: "I want to apologize to city staff, members of the council and my community that my video took attention away from the pain our communities are experiencing and brought unnecessary attention to our city." Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, previously told Newsweek: "Vice Mayor Gonzalez's comments are despicable. She called for criminal gangs—including the vicious 18th street gang—to commit violence against our brave ICE law enforcement. This kind of garbage has led to a more than 500 percent increase in assaults against our brave ICE law enforcement officers. Democrats must stop comparing ICE to the Gestapo and calling for violence against our law enforcement." The City of Cudahy said in a statement on June 24: "The comments made by the Vice Mayor reflect her personal views and do not represent the views or official position of the City of Cudahy. The City will not be providing further comment."
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Patriots All-Pro CB's cold-blooded comment leaves new teammate shocked
New England Patriots All-Pro cornerback Christian Gonzalez doesn't have any preferences when it comes to the business of locking down an opposing team's best receiver. In a recent preview for the second part of the ongoing Forged in Foxborough docuseries, Gonzalez was asked by his new teammate, veteran cornerback Carlton Davis III, which side he preferred defending. It was a courtesy offering before the two took the field together in competitive 11-on-11s. Davis probably wasn't prepared for the cold-blooded, five-word response he got from the question. Gonzalez, who recently landed on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2025 list, quickly swatted down the mention of a preference. "I don't give a [expletive]," said Gonzalez. Gonzalez has proven himself to be one of the best corners in the league after only two seasons. His ability to shadow the best receivers in the game with great success has been astounding in such a short period of time at the next level. He closed out the 2024 season with 59 tackles, two interceptions, 11 pass deflections and one scoop-and-score fumble recovery. At only 23 years old, he is barely scratching the surface of his true ceiling in the NFL, and that should terrify every opposing offense in the league. Follow Patriots Wire on Twitter and Facebook.
Boston Globe
4 days ago
- Sport
- Boston Globe
The person putting the most pressure on Hugo Gonzalez to perform is Gonzalez himself
In two games, the Celtics latest first-round pick is 7 for 24 from the field, 4 for 12 from the 3-point line, to go with 9 assists, 11 rebounds, and 9 turnovers. His minutes have been filled with bright spots and those rookie mistakes, made threes and getting stripped in the backcourt. Advertisement For the lead 🫡 — Boston Celtics (@celtics) It's uncertain how much Gonzalez will continue this season for the Celtics, but the potential is apparent. Like many 19-year-olds that enter a grown man's league, it's going to take considerable time to become a rotation staple. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up But that doesn't mean the journey to success won't be filled with painful and disappointing times. Gonzalez was not happy after the Celtics' 100-96 loss. He barely whispered during his interview with the media, and the demands are more than just an average first rounder. Not only did Gonzalez speak with the Boston reporters but answered questions in Spanish from two reporters who are detailing his NBA sojourn. But, he said, he doesn't feel pressure. 'I'm just trying to have a positive message to my mind after a turnover or missed shot,' he said. 'I'm trying to have the mindset of I've got to make the best decision on the next play. I try to live with the mistakes. That's what basketball means.' Advertisement Gonzalez is definitely being tested by opposing defenses. Against the Heat, he was hounded by Miami point guard Kira Lewis Jr., a former first-round pick. Summer league is filled with players trying to make impressions for all 30 teams, playing their hardest on the biggest stage, trying to outdo and even embarrass first-round picks with guaranteed contracts. Gonzalez came to Las Vegas with a target on his back. He's considered the overseas darling, the Real Madrid wonderkid who could be the next Spanish superstar. Yes, summer league players read Wikipedia pages, too. 'Obviously when you're trying to adapt to somewhere, you're not going to adapt in a day,' he said. 'I just need to keep working. I've got a lot of room to improve and I've got to keep working hard with a hard mentality, where I'm going to have ups and downs but everything is going to be positive.' Oopin' & hoopin' 🏀 — Boston Celtics (@celtics) What may have been surprising during this process are those conversations Gonzalez has with himself. Most players may slap their hands in disgust or curse aloud in anger after a mistake, but Gonzalez carries on a full conversation. If that is his way of motivating himself or processing a mistake, the Celtics are fine with it. 'He's a competitor and I love that about him,' summer league coach Matt Reynolds said. 'And if he makes a mistake, I really appreciate that he cares. Advertisement 'We tell him that we believe in him. We know that he's a great player; we know what he can do for us. … Sulking about a play or sometimes beating himself up literally, stuff like that is not productive. It's not going to help you lock into the next play. I don't know what his best methods are for moving on, but I've only coached him for two games.' When asked whether Gonzalez was too hard on himself, Reynolds said: 'I don't know. That's not for me to judge. I think our whole team needed a next play mindset and we didn't have that in the first half. 'The point is to be hard on yourself, knowing when you're doing something wrong, and the most important thing is to improve it,' he said. 'I've got two days before improving for the next game and that's my plan.' To Gonzalez, blaming his lack of play-making or his errors on pressure is an excuse — but this is a pressure situation. He just got to the States from Spain two weeks ago. He arrived in Boston, went right to practice, and then jumped on a plane to Las Vegas with his teammates to embark on this new journey. 'There's no pressure,' he said. 'The point is if I'm having a bad game, I'm not looking for excuses. Today I got a lot of turnovers, bad decisions, a lot of fouls. I wasn't playing like I should play or they're expecting me to play, so no excuses for that. I try to clean up my mind and work on the next game.' The self-conversations will continue, and so will the improvement. Advertisement 'When I look at my career 30 years away, I hope I can say, or at least I can think I did everything that was in my hands to be the best player I can be,' he said. 'That's what motivates me really for being a great player and keep improving, so I can contribute to team wins and championships.' Gary Washburn is a Globe columnist. He can be reached at
