Pacquiao's Comeback: Set to Challenge Barrios for WBC Title in July
Source: news.source.inquirer
Manny Pacquiao, the Filipino boxing legend, is set to make a comeback to the ring, challenging Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in July, as confirmed by WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman. Despite his retirement following a loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021 and his current political campaign, Pacquiao has been actively preparing for this potential fight, including an exhibition match against Rukiya Anpo.
Key Points
Manny Pacquiao is planning a comeback to professional boxing.
He will challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title in July.
The confirmation came from WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman.
Pacquiao retired after losing to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021 but has been active in exhibitions.
He recently had a boxing exhibition against Rukiya Anpo in Japan.
Pacquiao is also running for Senate reelection in the Philippines.
