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Manny Pacquiao’s Next Fight: Icon’s Next Steps After Barrios Fight
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA, JUL 19 – Pacquiao, 46, ended his comeback fight in a majority draw against Mario Barrios, landing 101 punches to Barrios's 120, and is open to a rematch or facing Floyd Mayweather.
- Manny Pacquiao fought Mario Barrios in a WBC welterweight title bout on July 19, 2025, at MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas.
- The fight followed Pacquiao's nearly four-year retirement and Barrios' status as the defending 30-year-old champion.
- The bout was closely contested, with Pacquiao landing more power punches and stunning Barrios multiple times, but Barrios rallied to win the last three rounds.
- Two judges scored the fight a 114-114 draw, while one judge favored Barrios 115-113, resulting in a majority draw and Barrios retaining his title.
- Both fighters expressed interest in a rematch, with Pacquiao affirming continued fighting and Barrios acknowledging Pacquiao's stamina and welcoming another fight.
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Sulaiman assures that the CMB will respect Pacquiao's decision, if he wants to break the tie or withdraw for the third time from boxing
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Namibia: Pacquiao Held to Draw By Barrios in World Title Return
Manny Pacquiao's bid to make a fairytale return to boxing at the age of 46 ended in disappointment on Saturday, as the Filipino icon was held to a draw by defending WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao cashes in big from comeback fight vs Barrios
MANILA, Philippines – Manny Pacquiao remains to be a big draw at the age of 46 and his earnings from his comeback fight reflect that. Pacquiao reportedly stands to make $17 to $18 million or roughly P1 billion after he battled WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to a majority draw in Las Vegas, USA, on Saturday, July 19 (Sunday, July 20, Manila time). According to reports by the New York Times and Marca, Pacquiao — the only eight-division wo…
The Independent
The Independent (US)Manny Pacquiao’s shock result in comeback fight brings more questions than answers
A 46-year-old Pacquiao, boxing professionally for the first time since 2021, challenged Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title
New Hampshire Union Leader
Arizona Daily SunPacquiao latest boxer to risk legacy for lure of the ring
Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring at the weekend after a four-year hiatus marked the latest example of a boxer well past his prime who could not resist the temptation of the squared circle and a chance to add to…
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