Legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao returns to the boxing ring this weekend in a contest for the WBC welterweight title against the holder Mario Barrios. Eight-division champion Pacquiao is now 46 years old and is also bidding to become the oldest champion in boxing again. The Filipino, who stopped fighting for four years to focus on his political career in the Phillipines, has taken advantage of a WBC rule that enables former champions returning from retirement to contest for the title. American Mario Barrios successfully defended his WBC welterweight crown last year and is a huge favorite to beat the veteran at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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- BOXING: WBC Welterweight Championship
- Where to Watch: PBC, Prime Video
- Venue: MGM Grand Garden Arena, Las Vegas, USA
- Date: 19.07.2025 23:00 ET
Mario Barrios
30-year-old Mario Barrios, who turned professional in 2013, claimed the WBC welterweight title by defeating Yordenis Ugas in late 2023. In May of last year, the Mexican-American made his first defense of the title with a unanimous decision over Fabian Maidana. A split draw against Abel Ramos in November meant the former WBA (Regular) junior welterweight champion retained his welterweight title. The San Antonio, Texas native has lost twice in 32 professional fights, including a 2021 defeat to Gervonta Davis when he lost the WBA (Regular) Junior Welterweight title. Mario Barrios is a strong and aggressive boxer with a huge and powerful frame. He has 18 KOs from 29 victories.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 30
- Height: 6'0"
- Reach: 70"
- Weight: 147 lbs (66.7kg)
- Record: 29-2-1 (1 NC)
Manny Pacquiao
A boxing Hall of Famer, Manny Pacquiao is a living legend. The only eight-division champion, "PacMan" is also the oldest champion in professional boxing after beating Keith Thurman in 2019 to claim the WBA (Super) Welterweight title at 40. Manny Pacquiao made his debut at 16, competing then at flyweight. He has fought over seventy times and defeated many notable fighters. Pacquiao's last major victory was a split decision win over Keith Thurman in 2019. Since his last professional fight in 2021, "PacMan" has fought a couple of exhibition fights. Regarded as one of the greatest boxers of all time, Manny Pacquiao won titles in flyweight, featherweight, lightweight, and welterweight.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 46
- Height: 5'5"
- Reach: 67"
- Weight: 147 lbs (66.7kg)
- Record: 62-8-2
Betting Odds
Manny Pacquiao is a 3.365 underdog on 1xBet, which offers the favorite to claim a points victory at 3.2 odds. Bet365 lists Mario Barrios by TKO/KO at 2.37, while Yes to the fight going the distance is 1.90 odds. On Betway, over 10.5 rounds is 1.71 odds, with Pacquiao by KO/TKO offered for 5.80 odds. Read more here.
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