At 46 years old, Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is very close to returning to professional boxing after four years of retirement. According to information confirmed by Boxing TV, the former world champion in eight different divisions is negotiating a fight for the World Boxing Council(WBC) welterweight title against the Mexican-American Mario Barrios, current champion of the category.
The fight, still without an official confirmed venue, would be held on July 19 or 26, 2025, with two possible scenarios: Las Vegas or San Antonio. Negotiations between both parties are moving forward, although they have been slow due to Pacquiao’s political commitments in the Philippines, where he currently serves as a senator.
Historic fight
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If this return becomes a reality, Manny Pacquiao could become the longest-reigning welterweight champion in history.
He would surpass the record of Keith Thurman, who holds the mark for having fought for a world title at the age of 40.
Filipino Manny Pacquiao, known as “Pac-Man,” would be 46 years and a few days old on the projected date of the fight.
This return would also mark a unique opportunity for 29-year-old Mario Barrios, who currently holds the WBC green and gold belt.
Barrios comes from defeating Yordenis Ugas and has established himself as one of the best boxers in the welterweight category.
Free transmission
One of the most striking factors of the possible Manny Pacquiao fight is that it would be streamed for free through Amazon Prime Video.
This would make it one of the most accessible and massive sporting events of the summer.
The fight would be held on July 19 or 26, 2025
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Millions of fans, especially among the U.S. Hispanic community, are expected to follow the event live.
If officially confirmed, this fight will not only generate expectation for the return of a boxing legend, but will also put the spotlight on the future of the welterweight division, historically one of the most competitive and mediatic.
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