Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios Square Off: Details on Date, Time, and Venue
Manny Pacquiao, the legendary boxing champion, is set to make a comeback after four years of retirement, as he prepares to face WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios in a highly-anticipated match scheduled for **Saturday, July 19, 2025**, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. This significant event will headline a major PBC Pay-Per-View card, which will be broadcast live on Prime Video.
Pacquiao, who aims to reclaim a world title and add another memorable highlight to his legendary career, will be challenging Barrios, a hard-hitting WBC Welterweight World Champion. The event is particularly significant for Pacquiao, as he seeks to retire with the WBC title, a belt that holds personal significance for him since early in his career.
The main event will be accompanied by a notable co-main event between WBC Super Welterweight World Champion Sebastian Fundora and Tim Tszyu. Other fights on the card include Isaac Cruz and Angel Fierro in a junior welterweight match, Brandon Figueroa and Joet Gonzalez in a featherweight match, Mark Magsayo and Jorge Mata Cuellar in a junior lightweight match, and Gary Russell Jr. and Hugo Castaneda in a lightweight match. David Picasso and Kyonosuke Kamed will square off in a junior featherweight match.
In his most recent outing, which came in November, Barrios fought Abel Ramos to a split draw, retaining his belt. The current betting odds for the fight have Barrios as the -390 favourite, with Pacquiao as the +220 underdog. When the betting odds for the Barrios vs. Pacquiao were first published, Barrios was listed as the -750 betting favourite over the +470 Pacquiao.
Manny Pacquiao, who retired in August 2021, announced his return on social media, stating his intention to face Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19, 2025. At the time of his retirement, Pacquiao was the No. 6 ranked welterweight, according to ESPN. The WBC elevated Barrios to full championship status in June 2024.
The streaming cost for the fight is $79.95, and it can be watched or streamed on Amazon Prime Video. Fans of boxing are eagerly awaiting this much-anticipated match, as Pacquiao seeks to make a triumphant return to the ring and Barrios defends his title against one of the sport's greatest legends.
In the thrilling world of boxing, Manny Pacquiao, a boxing legend, prepares to battle WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios on July 19, 2025, in an eagerly awaited match. This historic event, headlining a major PBC Pay-Per-View card, will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video, bringing sports enthusiasts a night of unforgettable boxing fights.
