JAKARTA The legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao is said to be ending his retirement for nearly four years and ring again to face Mario Barrios on July 19, 2025.
ESPN reports that the fight between the two names is for the WBC welterweight world title. Their clash will take place Las Vegas, United States.
WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has previously confirmed plans for the duel on the sidelines of a fight between Canelo Alvarez and William Scull last week in Saudi Arabia.
"Currently, Mario Barrios will face Manny Pacquiao in July 2025. It was an incredible fight," Mauricio said.
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Previously, in April 2025, Sean Gibbons, who served as an adviser to the boxer, had also discussed the possibility of this fight.
Sean even guaranteed that Pacquiao was still fit and ready to have a duel even now has stepped on 46 years.
"That fight is likely to happen. Manny are GeorgeOKer, Archie Moore, and Bernard Hopkins in modern times."
"He really takes care of himself, lives a healthy life, and will be ready for this duel," he said.
Pacquiao is one of the biggest stars in boxing. In the course of his career, he has won world titles in eight classes. He was the first boxer to achieve this feat.
This boxer from the Philippines last fought in August 2021 when he lost an absolute decision against Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight title race.
Rumors about Pacquiao's return have actually been circulating over the past year. In July 2024, he even competed in an exhibition match against kickboxer Rukiya Anpo.
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