Manny Pacquiao Returns to Boxing Ring for WBC Title Clash with Mario Barrios
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Manny Pacquiao, the renowned Filipino boxer and former senator, is set to end his retirement to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas. At 46, Pacquiao, who previously won titles across eight weight divisions, retired in 2021 after a storied career. Alongside his boxing achievements, he is currently campaigning for a Senate seat in the upcoming Philippine elections.
Key Points
Manny Pacquiao will fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on July 19 in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, aged 46, retired from boxing in 2021 after a 72-fight career.
He has won world championships in eight weight divisions.
Pacquiao served as a Filipino senator from 2016 to 2022 and is currently running for the Senate in the 2025 elections.
He is scheduled to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame next month.
