Manny Pacquiao is popping out of retirement on the ripe previous age of 46.
Pacquiao is about to struggle Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight Championship on July 19 in Las Vegas, ESPN reported on Thursday. The report confirms what had been talked about in the course of the Canelo Alvarez-William Scull struggle in Saudi Arabia final week.
Pacquiao has not fought since 2021, however there was noise since final yr that he would possibly struggle Barrios.
The Filipino fighter officially retired in September 2021. However a yr later, he took part in an exhibition match in opposition to a kickboxer.
Even throughout his boxing profession, Pacquiao has had a political profession within the Philippines. He was a member of the nation’s Home of Representatives from 2012-16 and a member of the Senate from 2016-22. He additionally ran for president in 2022.
Pacquiao is in the midst of one other senatorial marketing campaign within the Philippines. He reportedly won’t formally announce his boxing comeback till after the election on Monday.
Pacquiao is 62-8-2 in his skilled boxing profession. He misplaced to Yordenis Ugas in 2021 by way of unanimous resolution. He had gained three fights in a row previous to that.
Pacquiao has gained world championships in eight completely different divisions throughout his profession, which is greater than any fighter in historical past.
