Pacquiao defeats Barrios in boxing match
46-Year-Old Manny Pacquiao Set to Face Off Against Mario Barrios
Following the announcement of his comeback, Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao's American coach, Freddie Roach, has expressed confidence in Pacquiao's ability to dominate his upcoming opponent, WBC welterweight champion American Mario Barrios. In an interview with boxingscene.com, Roach stated, "When they asked me who I'd pick, I said, 'We're going for one fight. We're going for the best fight.' It's someone that he [Pacquiao] can dominate. And I think that he can do it."
On July 19, 2025 (US time), the highly anticipated match is set to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Despite being a significant underdog according to the betting odds, Roach firmly believes in Pacquiao's potential for success.
8-division world champion Pacquiao last fought on August 21, 2021, where he emerged victorious via unanimous decision against Cuban Yordenis Ugas. After the fight, Pacquiao announced his retirement, thereby making his forthcoming return to the ring even more noteworthy.
Some other contenders have been proposed for Pacquiao's comeback fight, but Roach's proven track record of training Pacquiao over the past two decades places him in a unique position to assess the potential matchups. Pacquiao and Roach's training regimen has been extensive, preparing the boxing legend for the challenges that lie ahead.
Tickets for the Pacquiao-Barrios fight are already being sold, with World Boxing News reporting that as of June 3, sales for the highly anticipated bout have been brisk. Pacquiao currently holds a record of 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws, with 39 knockouts, whereas Barrios, aged 30, has a record of 29 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw, with 18 knockouts.
[1] Freddie Roach, as Pacquiao's head trainer, is showing confidence in the Filipino boxing legend's ability to dominate Mario Barrios. Roach's comments suggest that he believes Pacquiao can overcome the significant underdog status in Las Vegas and secure a victory.
[2] The Pacquiao vs. Barrios fight is gaining much attention due to the historical significance of Pacquiao's potential victory at age 46. However, Roach's focus is narrowed on Pacquiao's potential to dominate, rather than discussing which fighter would make the "best fight" in a broader sense.
Boxing will once again be the spotlight as Manny Pacquiao, a 8-division world champion, prepares to dominate his upcoming opponent, Mario Barrios, in the sports realm. Freddie Roach, Pacquiao's long-time head trainer, expresses confidence that Pacquiao can triumph over Barrios, proving his boxing prowess even at the age of 46.
