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Manny Pacquiao exploring fall title bout vs. Mario Barrios
Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios are in talks for a WBC welterweight title fight set for this fall in Las Vegas, as confirmed by Pacquiao Promotions president Sean Gibbons. Pacquiao, a boxing legend and former senator in the Philippines, is eager to step back into the ring after a hiatus since his loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. With a remarkable career spanning over two decades, Pacquiao is eyeing one final fight to cement his legacy. Barrios, the current WBC interim welterweight champion, is thrilled at the prospect of facing Pacquiao, a dream matchup for the 29-year-old rising star from San Antonio.
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Manny Pacquiao, one of boxing’s all-time greats, is currently exploring the possibility of a fall title bout against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas. The news was revealed by Pacquiao’s Promotions president, Sean Gibbons, in a recent interview with ESPN Boxing Insider, Mike Coppinger.
Pacquiao, 45, last stepped into the ring in August 2021, where he suffered a decision loss to Yordenis Ugas. Despite the defeat, Pacquiao, a former senator in the Philippines, is eager to make a comeback and finalize one last fight before seeking reelection next year.
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“I made history at 40 beating Keith Thurman, and I feel at 45, I have a lot left in the game,” Pacquiao shared with ESPN. “I want to go out making history.”
The only eight-division champion in boxing history, Pacquiao has had a storied career that began in 1998 when he won his first title as a 112-pounder at just 19 years old. With an impressive record of 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, Pacquiao has cemented his legacy as one of the sport’s greatest fighters.
While Pacquiao’s attempt to compete in the Olympics this summer was denied by the IOC due to age restrictions, his 2015 loss to Floyd Mayweather still stands as the highest-grossing fight of all time, generating over $600 million in revenue.
On the other side of the ring, Mario Barrios, the WBC interim welterweight champion, is gearing up to face Pacquiao in what could be a historic showdown. Barrios, 29, claimed the interim title with a victory over Ugas and is expected to be elevated to full champion status following Terence Crawford’s decision to campaign at 154 pounds.
Barrios, currently ranked as ESPN’s No. 5 welterweight, expressed his excitement at the prospect of facing Pacquiao, whom he considers a legend and a role model. “To share the ring with him would be an honor and a dream come true,” Barrios said.
With three consecutive wins under his belt since his back-to-back losses to Gervonta Davis and Thurman, Barrios is confident in his abilities and looks forward to proving himself against a boxing icon like Pacquiao.
As boxing fans eagerly await confirmation of the Pacquiao-Barrios showdown, the potential matchup has already generated significant buzz within the boxing community. If the fight comes to fruition, it promises to be a thrilling clash between two fighters from different generations, each looking to leave their mark on the sport.
Stay tuned for more updates on Manny Pacquiao’s exploration of a fall title bout against Mario Barrios, as the boxing world awaits what could be a historic showdown in Las Vegas.
