Boxer Pacquiao, 46, confirms comeback with Barrios world title fight

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2025-05-21

London (PA Media/dpa) - Manny Pacquiao is to challenge for Mario Barrios' WBC world welterweight title, four years after he last entered the ring. Pacquiao, 46, has announced on social media that he will face Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19 in what will be his 73rd fight. The Filipino great's most recent outing was a unanimous points defeat to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021, after which he announced his retirement. "I'm back. On July 19, I return t......

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