“Manny Pakyao will return to the ring and will fight for the WBC Champion title”, – WRITE: Sport.ua
The Philippine will fight for the world title against American Mario Barrios (29–2–1, 18 KO), which has the WBC title.
In his professional career, Pakiao conducted 72 matches, in which he won 62 victories (39 by knockout), suffered eight defeats and twice raised the fight.
The match will be held on July 19 at the Mgm Grand arena in Las Vegas. On the same day in London, Ukrainian Alexander Usyk will fight with Daniel Duba.
Pakiao fired in 2021, and then worked in the Senate Philippines.
The previously famous American promoter Bob Arum responded to the return of the Manny Pakyau Boxing Legend to the ring.
🥊 AnnounCed: Manny Pacquiao Will Challenge Mario Barrrios for His WBC Welterweight World Title on July 19th at the Mgm Grand in Las Vegas. pic.twitter.com/enik7zzyun
– Ring Magazine (@ringmagazine) May 21, 2025