Manny Pacquiao Set for Epic Comeback Against Mario Barrios for WBC Welterweight Title
Source: news.source.inquirer
Legendary Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao, at the age of 46, is set to end his retirement to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. The fight, reported by ESPN, is slated for July 19 in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, who last fought in 2021, has been cleared to fight by the Nevada State Athletic Commission and is gearing up for a historic return to the ring amidst his upcoming induction into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and a Senate election in the Philippines.
Key Points
Manny Pacquiao, aged 46, will fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title.
The fight is scheduled for July 19 in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao has been cleared to fight by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.
This will be Pacquiao's first fight since his loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021.
Pacquiao is set to be inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame and is also running in a Senate election in the Philippines.
