Manny Pacquiao, aged 46, is making a comeback after retiring and being inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame. He will fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. Barrios, 30, has a notable record including victories over Yordenis Ugas and experience against renowned boxers Keith Thurman and Gervonta Davis. Pacquiao aims to reclaim his status and surpass Bernard Hopkins as the oldest world champion in boxing history. This fight is significant not only financially but also for legacy enhancement.
Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement at age 46 to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Barrios holds one of the most impressive résumés among today's 147-pound champions, winning against Yordenis Ugas, who defeated Pacquiao.
Barrios, a tall fighter for the division at 6-foot, carries significant experience from fights against elite opponents like Keith Thurman and Gervonta "Tank" Davis.
This return isn't just about a paycheck for Pacquiao; it's about adding to his legacy and surpassing Bernard Hopkins as the oldest world champion.
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