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Forbes
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Manny Pacquiao Opens As Significant Betting Underdog To Mario Barrios
Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao warms up for a training session at a gym in central Tokyo on ... More July 25, 2024, three days ahead of his three-round exhibition boxing match against Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo. (Photo by Richard A. Brooks / AFP) (Photo by RICHARD A. BROOKS/AFP via Getty Images) Manny Pacquiao will end a retirement of nearly four years on July 19 when he meets WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas. The opening betting odds for the 147-pound title fight have the champion as a heavy favorite over the returning Pacquiao. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - AUGUST 21: Manny Pacquiao gestures to fans after his WBA welterweight title ... More fight against Yordenis Ugas at T-Mobile Arena on August 21, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ugas retained his title by unanimous decision. (Photo by) ESPN reported on Pacquiao coming out of retirement in early May. The former eight-division boxing champion confirmed his return on Instagram, writing, 'On July 19, I return to the ring to face WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Let's make history! #TeamPacquiao 🇵🇭' The 46-year-old Pacquiao last fought in August 2021 when he dropped a unanimous decision to Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight championship. Not long after that setback, Pacquiao announced his retirement. "Even me, I'm amazed at what I have done," Pacquiao said in a video he posted on social media. "The only boxer to hold world titles in four different decades and became the oldest boxer to win a world welterweight title, an amazing accomplishment." "It is difficult for me to accept that my time as a boxer is over," he added. "Today, I am announcing my retirement. I never thought that this day would come. As I hang up my boxing gloves, I would like to thank the whole world, especially the Filipino people, for supporting Manny Pacquiao." Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KOs) was the No. 6 ranked welterweight, according to ESPN, when he retired. "Goodbye, boxing. Thank you for changing my life," Pacquiao added. "You gave me the chance to find a way out of poverty. Because of you, I was able to inspire people all over the world. Because of you, I have been given the courage to change more life. "I will never forget what I have done and accomplished in my life. I can't imagine that I have just heard the final bell." ESPN has not added Pacquiao back to its welterweight rankings. However, Barrios (29-2-1, 18 KOs) is the No. 3 ranked 147-pounder according to the site. ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 15: (L-R) Adel Ramos and Mario Barrios fight during LIVE On Netflix: ... More Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium on November 15, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo byfor Netflix © 2024) When the betting odds for the Barrios vs. Pacquiao were first published, Barrios was listed as the -750 betting favorite over the +470 Pacquiao. The champ has stayed at -750, but today, Pacquiao is listed at +370. The 30-year-old Barrios won the vacant WBC interim welterweight title in September 2023 with a unanimous decision over Yordenis Ugás. He retained the belt in May 2024 with a decision victory over Fabián Maidana. The WBC elevated Barrios to full championship status in June 2024. In his most recent outing, which came in November, Barrios fought Abel Ramos to a split draw to retain the belt. We will have more on the Barrios vs. Pacquiao title fight as fight night nears.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Fans in uproar as Manny Pacquiao, 46, announces comeback to fight for world title… despite not winning in SIX YEARS
MANNY PACQUIAO has announced he is coming out of retirement and walking straight into a world title shot - causing fan uproar. The Filipino great took to social media to confirm a July 19 bout in Las Vegas against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. 6 6 He posted: "I'm back. On July 19, I return to the ring to face WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. "Let's make history!" Interestingly, neither Barrios nor Premier Boxing Champions - due to promote the fight - spoke out to confirm the bout. But Pacquiao's post still caused havoc amongst fans with the boxing legend primed for a title shot after four years out and six without a win. One said: "Legend, but nah don't do this." Pacquiao's last win came in 2019, beating Keith Thurman. He was then due to face Errol Spence Jr in August 2021 until an eye injury forced the Texan out, with Yordenis Ugas replacing him. Cacace Crushes Wood, AJ & Pacquiao Plot Shock Returns | Split Decision Ugas sprung a surprise upset on Pacquiao, who announced his retirement after the point loss to run for president in the Philippines. But after a failed election, rumours of a boxing return began swirling for PacMan, who later faced Korean YouTuber DK Yoo in a 2022 exhibition. Pacquiao then returned last July for another exhibition, against Japanese kickboxer Rukiya Anpo in Tokyo. And the eight-division champ showed his age over the three rounds - with fans urging him never to fight again. But talks were taking place behind the scenes for Pacquiao to make a professional comeback in a bid for the welterweight title. Per WBC rules, a contender must be ranked within their top 15 in order to be eligible for a championship bout. So it came as little surprise when Pacquiao sneaked back into the WBC's top five in mid May - despite his absence from the ring. Boxing's oldest world champ of all time is Bernard Hopkins, who won a world title aged 49. 6 6 6 6
Malay Mail
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Malay Mail
‘I'm back': Pacquiao aims to ‘make history' in boxing after coming out of retirement at 46
MANILA, May 22 — Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement aged 46 to fight Mario Barrios for the American's WBC welterweight title, the legendary Filipino has confirmed. 'I'm back,' Pacquiao wrote on social media, after reports earlier this month said that he will face Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. 'Let's make history!' Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in eight different weight classes, has not fought since losing on points to Cuba's Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight crown in August 2021. WBC rules allow a former champion to request a world title fight when coming out of retirement. Pacquiao has a career record of 62-8 with two draws and 39 knockouts. He has been involved in politics since retiring from boxing and had an unsuccessful tilt at the presidency of the Philippines. Barrios is 29-2 with one drawn and 18 knockouts and kept his title last November with a draw against fellow American Abel Ramos. — AFP
Free Malaysia Today
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Free Malaysia Today
‘I'm back': Pacquiao confirms coming out of retirement at 46
Manny Pacquiao, who holds 12 world titles across eight weight classes, has a career record of 62-8 with two draws and 39 knockouts. (FB pic) MANILA : Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement aged 46 to fight Mario Barrios for the American's WBC welterweight title, the legendary Filipino has confirmed. 'I'm back,' Pacquiao wrote on social media, after reports earlier this month said that he will face Barrios on July 19 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. 'Let's make history!' Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in eight different weight classes, has not fought since losing on points to Cuba's Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight crown in August 2021. WBC rules allow a former champion to request a world title fight when coming out of retirement. Pacquiao has a career record of 62-8 with two draws and 39 knockouts. He has been involved in politics since retiring from boxing and had an unsuccessful tilt at the presidency of the Philippines. Barrios is 29-2 with one drawn and 18 knockouts and kept his title last November with a draw against fellow American Abel Ramos. Witness football history in Malaysia as Manchester United take on the Asean All-Stars – it's the clash you can't afford to miss. Book your seat now at before they're gone!
