Manny Pacquiao has announced he will come out of retirement at the age of 46 to fight Mario Barrios for the American’s WBC welterweight title.
Pacquiao announced this on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
“I’m back. Let’s make history!” the legendary Filipino wrote on social media, after reports earlier this month said he will face Barrios at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on July 19.
Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in eight different weight classes, has not fought since losing on points to Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight crown in August 2021.
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WBC rules allow a former champion to request a world title fight when coming out of retirement.
Pacquiao has a career record of 62-8 with two draws and 39 knockouts.
He has been involved in politics since retiring from boxing and had an unsuccessful tilt at the presidency of the Philippines.
Barrios is 29-2 with one drawn and 18 knockouts and kept his title last November with a draw against fellow American Abel Ramos.
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