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World Champion Calls for Manny Pacquiao Showdown After Comeback Draw
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, JUL 23 – At age 46, Manny Pacquiao fought Mario Barrios to a majority draw in his comeback and is considering fights with Rolando Romero or Floyd Mayweather next, promoters said.
- Manny Pacquiao returned to boxing on July 19, 2025, in Las Vegas, battling Mario Barrios to a majority draw for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand.
- Pacquiao sought to win Barrios's WBC belt after a four-year absence, while Barrios was criticized for fighting too respectfully and only clearly winning the last three rounds.
- Pacquiao expressed he felt he won the fight and wants a rematch, while his advisor Sean Gibbons claimed Pacquiao was the clear winner but downplayed rematch chances.
- Rolando Romero, the WBA welterweight champion with a 17-2 record and 13 KOs, welcomed a potential fight with Pacquiao, stating he wants to face an all-time great regardless of money.
- Pacquiao remains active without retirement plans and is open to fighting Romero or Conor Benn next, with Benn needing to meet the 147-pound weight limit for a potential matchup.
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Romero willing to tangle with Pacquiao next
MANILA, Philippines – The possibility of Manny Pacquiao battling Rolando Romero next grew bigger following the World Boxing Association (WBA) welterweight champion’s pronouncement that he is agreeable to fight the sport’s only eight-division world champion. “A Hall-of-Famer on my resume, who wouldn’t want that? That’s the easiest way to get into the Hall of Fame, right? ” Romero, holder of a 17-win, 2-loss record with 13 knockouts, told Lance Pu…
The possible return of Manny Pacquiao to the ring not only generated nostalgia, it also sparked the debate about whether he can still compete at the highest level. His fight last July 19 in Las Vegas against Mario Barrios provoked a wave of reactions, both for the surrender of the Filipino and for the final result: a tie that he knew much more. At 46 years old, Pacquiao surprised the world with a solid, dynamic and resourceful performance. The f…
Pacquiao called out for rematch by former rival, 53, set to end nine-year hiatus
Shane Mosley is keen to lure Manny Pacquiao into a sequel after the Filipino’s controversial draw with Mario Barrios. The 46-year-old made a valiant return against WBC welterweight champion Barrios, with their bout resulting in a contentious draw. Pacquiao impressed on his comeback and has been called out by several namesGetty Given his return from a four-year professional hiatus was successful, Pacquiao wants to continue his assault on the 147l…
Paulie Malignaggi Slams Barrios As “Worst Champion Ever” After Pacquiao Draw - East Side Boxing News
The dust has settled following the Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios fight on Saturday (and Manny’s name comes first ... continue Paulie Malignaggi Slams Barrios as “Worst Champion Ever” After Pacquiao Draw @ Boxing News 24/7
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