Manny Pacquiao's Defiant Comeback: Aiming to Defy Age and Win Title at 46
Source: news.source.inquirer
Manny Pacquiao, at 46, is set to challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, aiming to become one of the oldest boxing world champions. Despite the challenges of age and a four-year retirement, his trainer Freddie Roach believes Pacquiao has the capability to succeed, drawing parallels to legends like Bernard Hopkins and George Foreman.
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Manny Pacquiao, at 46, is set to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao aims to become the second oldest boxing world champion, following Bernard Hopkins and George Foreman.
Trainer Freddie Roach believes Pacquiao can overcome the challenges of age and retirement.
Pacquiao has been out of professional boxing since losing to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021 but has participated in exhibition bouts.
The fight represents Pacquiao's attempt to reclaim a world championship title after a four-year hiatus.
