Manny Pacquiao Dismisses Age Concerns Ahead of Showdown with Younger Champion Mario Barrios
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, at 46, is set to return to professional boxing to challenge the younger World Boxing Council welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19. Despite concerns from analysts and fans about his age and four-year hiatus from legitimate bouts, Pacquiao remains confident and dismisses any worries about the age difference. His last professional fight was in 2021, and he has since engaged in exhibition matches, with his most recent against Rukiya Anpo. Pacquiao views the upcoming fight as a significant challenge and opportunity, while his son Jimuel is set to make his professional debut on the same card.
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Manny Pacquiao, aged 46, is coming out of retirement to fight the younger Mario Barrios, the World Boxing Council welterweight champion, on July 19 in Las Vegas.
Despite the 16-year age gap and a four-year absence from professional bouts, Pacquiao remains confident and dismisses concerns about his age.
Pacquiao's last professional fight was in August 2021, where he lost to Yordenis Ugas, and he has since fought in exhibition matches.
The upcoming fight against Barrios is seen by Pacquiao as a significant event, and his son Jimuel will make his professional debut on the same card.
Analysts and fans have expressed concern and dislike over Pacquiao's decision to return to professional boxing.
