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Manny Pacquiao Faces Barrios in July Fight

WorldBoxing Crown is in question following the retirement announcement of Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, stirring a power struggle among his boxing peers.

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World Boxing Crown is at stake as Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao prepares for his next...
World Boxing Crown is at stake as Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao prepares for his next fight.

Manny Pacquiao Faces Barrios in July Fight

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Let's dive into the deets of Manny Pacquiao's upcoming showdown against Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown, slated for July 19, 2025 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao, who's racked up a whopping 12 world titles across six weight divisions, last entered the ring on August 21, 2021, where he was edged out by Cuban fighter Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight belt.

In the past week, WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced that Pacquiao set eyes on a potential July match. Nevada State Athletic Commission's approval could pave the way for the Filipino boxing legend's comeback[1].

As per WBC rules, one world champion can demand a world title fight following a clean win.

[1] Enrichment data: Fight Details- Date: July 19, 2025- Opponent: Mario Barrios

Pacquiao's most recent election campaign for the Senate in the Philippines on May 12 might delay the official announcement of the fight [1]. The boxing icon is also eyeing a spot in the International Boxing Hall of Fame next month, but he's playing coy about his fitness status following a lengthy layoff[1].

A reliable source shared that Pacquiao, now 46, believes he's still got the chops to compete at that elite level, and he's aiming for two or three more bouts this year, next year, and possibly into 2027[1].

Pacquiao boasts a record of 62-8, with 39 knockouts, while Barrios, 29, sports a 29-2 record, with 18 KOs[1].

[1] Enrichment data: Records- Manny Pacquiao - Age: 46 years old - Career Achievements: First fighter to win world titles in eight different weight divisions. - Recent Career: Retired after losing to Yordenis Ugás in 2021. This fight will be his first since then.

  • Mario Barrios
  • Age: 29 years old
  • Career Highlights: Won the WBC interim welterweight title in May 2024 by defeating Fabian Maidana. He was later bumped up to the full champion after Terence Crawford moved up in weight[1].
  • Recent Performance: Retained his title in a draw against Abel Ramos in November 2024[1].
  • Notable Loss: Suffered a TKO loss to Gervonta "Tank" Davis in June 2021[1].
  1. Manny Pacquiao, having amassed 12 world titles across six weight divisions in his illustrious boxing career, might delay the official announcement of his July 19, 2025, fight against Mario Barrios due to his recent election campaign for the Senate in the Philippines.
  2. Currently eyeing a comeback, Pacquiao, aged 46, plans to compete in two or three more fights, with his upcoming bout against Barrios being the first since his loss to Yordenis Ugas in 2021.
  3. As a renowned figure in sports, Pacquiao, who holds a record of 62-8 with 39 knockouts, will face off against Mario Barrios, 29, who currently sports a 29-2 record with 18 KOs in the WBC welterweight division.
  4. With his sights set on the International Boxing Hall of Fame, Pacquiao, in his pursuit of two more fights, might find himself stepping into the ring against Barrios, who won the WBC interim welterweight title in May 2024.

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