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Newsweek
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Manny Pacquiao Shockingly Expected to Return to Boxing
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. One of boxing's all-time legends is looking for a return to the ring. Manny Pacquiao — the first boxer to win championships in four different weight classes, boxing's only eight-division champ, and the only boxer to notch world titles across four decades — is slated to un-retire, at age 46, for a crack at another World Boxing Championship belt, per Andreas Hale of ESPN. The 5-foot-5 former superstar, who most recently served as a senator in his native Philippines from 2016-2022, is slated to face off against Mario Barrios for the welterweight WBC title in Las Vegas on July 19. More Boxing News: Jake Paul Finally Reveals Next Opponent is Former WBC Middleweight Champion The action will be broadcast via PBC on Prime Video pay-per-view. Pacquiao's most recent bout was a unanimous decision defeat to Yordenis Ugas in an August 2021 WBA welterweight championship fight. Boxer and senator Manny Pacquiao is running for President in the Philippines next year. In this photo, Pacquiao gestures as he asks questions to one of the invited witnesses (not pictured) during the second day... Boxer and senator Manny Pacquiao is running for President in the Philippines next year. In this photo, Pacquiao gestures as he asks questions to one of the invited witnesses (not pictured) during the second day of a senate hearing in Manila on August 23, 2016. More Ted Aljibe/AFP via Getty Images Following the fight, Pacquiao revealed on his official social media account that he was hanging up his gloves for good — or so we all thought. "Even me, I'm amazed at what I have done," the 12-time world champ declared during a 14-minute video, per Mike Coppinger of ESPN. "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." Pacquiao's 2008 demolition of Oscar De La Hoya, an eighth-round TKO, announced him on the world stage. More Boxing News: Mike Tyson Teases WWE Return Pacquiao's $575 million in career earnings, unadjusted, ranks him third all-time in combat sports athlete purses, behind only Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s $1.52 billion and Mike Tyson's $965 million. Already a Hall of Famer (he'll be enshrined in June, a month prior to his un-retirement), Pacquiao is reportedly set to announce his return to the ring after the May 12 election in the Philippines. Pacquiao has taken home impressive purses. His biggest haul ever happened during a May 2015 clash with Mayweather, dubbed the "Fight of the Century. Pacquiao, playing through a torn rotator cuff, never had much of a chance. Still, he notched an impressive $125 million for his efforts. Boxing comebacks don't always go the way of George Foreman. It remains to be seen if Pacquiao can at least hold his own against the 29-year-old Barrios, the reigning welterweight champ, this summer. More Boxing News: Boxing Legend George Foreman Has Passed Away at 76 Boxer Accused of Stealing $6.5 Million from NBA Players in Rigged Gambling Games Oleksandr Usyk Eyeing Crossover Fight With UFC Champion Alex Pereira: 'Why Not?' For the latest boxing news and notes, head on over to Newsweek Sports.
Morocco World
18-03-2025
- Sport
- Morocco World
Morocco's Oumaima Smlali Wins Best Referee Award at World Boxing Championship
Rabat – Moroccan boxing referee Oumaima Smlali has been named the Best Referee at the World Boxing Championship, which took place in Nis, Serbia, from March 9 to 16. The Moroccan Royal Boxing Federation announced the news on Monday in a statement on their social media. The federation congratulated Smlali for the recognition and described her as an 'example of dedication and sporting excellence.' This recognition adds to Morocco's success during the tournament, which saw boxers Widad Bertal and Hasnaa Larti also win medals. Bertal secured the gold medal in the 54kg category, while Larti earned the bronze medal in the 81kg. After her win, Bertal expressed her pride for claiming the gold medal, which she dedicated to King Mohammed VI and the Moroccan people. 'This gold medal is for the first sportsman, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan people, and everyone who supported me,' the Moroccan athlete told SNRT News. For Bertal, 'This is just the beginning,' as she is keen on achieving further success and winning more titles. Nabil Hilmi, Vice President of the Royal Moroccan Boxing Federation, commended the performance of both boxers and acknowledged the challenges they encountered. 'Winning these medals was not easy, even though our goal was to achieve more,' he said. Hilmi noted that Morocco was close to winning two more medals, but faced tough challenges, including a lack of experience and difficult draws against top-ranked fighters. 'We hope to build on this success and achieve even better results in the future for both the men's and women's teams,' he concluded. Tags: BoxingMoroccoReferee
