Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios
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On May 1, 1995, Manny Pacquiao won a six-round decision over Rocky Palma in Cavite, Philippines, pushing his record to 3-0. They both weighed 107 pounds, but Pacquiao had weights in his pocket to qualify for the minimum weight requirement of the division. Seventeen days later, Mario Barrios was born in San Antonio.
One of the greatest fighters of the past 30 years is set to return to the ring on July 19 when Manny Pacquiao ends his retirement to face Mario Barrios. Pacquiao will be looking to add to his legendary resume by picking up another championship as Barrios' WBC welterweight title will be on the line.
If we’re lucky here in the combat domain, there are a couple of times a year the fight world explodes with options. This weekend is one of those.
The boxing world is eagerly waiting to see how Manny Pacquiao performs in his comeback fight against Mario Barrios on July 19. 'Pacman' takes on Barrios for the WBC welterweight title at the MGM Grand Arena.
Manny Pacquiao, boxing's only eight-division champ, has unretired at 46 to fight Mario Barrios. Here's how he trained to return to the ring.
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One of the greatest fighters of the past 30 years is set to return to the ring on July 19 when Manny Pacquiao ends his retirement to face Mario Barrios. Pacquiao will be looking to add to his legendary resume by picking up another championship as Barrios' WBC welterweight title will be on the line.
Manny Pacquiao, the legendary boxer, did light training at the Las Vegas Raiders' training facility as he prepares for his return to the ring at 46.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mma as Manny Pacquiao confirms interest in retirement superfight, denies RIZIN rumors. Manny Pacquiao returns this weekend at 46 years of age, taking on Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship.