Pacquiao Brushes Off Age Concerns Ahead of Bout with Younger Barrios
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, at 46, dismisses concerns about his age and the 16-year age gap as he prepares to face the much younger American boxer Mario Barrios in a welterweight title fight in Las Vegas on July 19. Despite not having fought professionally for four years and recent exhibition matches suggesting he might be past his prime, Pacquiao remains confident and excited about the challenge.
Key Points
Manny Pacquiao, aged 46, is set to fight 30-year-old Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title.
Pacquiao has not fought professionally since losing to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021, and has since participated in exhibition bouts.
Despite concerns from analysts and fans about his age and recent performance, Pacquiao remains unconcerned and optimistic about his upcoming fight.
Pacquiao's son, Jimuel, will make his professional debut on the undercard of this fight.
Barrios has a strong recent record, with a draw in his last fight but a three-fight win streak prior to that.
