WBC President Confirms Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios

Pacquiao to come out of retirement, challenge Barrios says WBC chief

Manny Pacquiao is set to come out of retirement at 46 years old as World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaiman confirmed that the Filipino pound-for-pound king is aiming a fight against welterweight champion Mario Barrios.Manny Pacquiao during his last exhibition fight The WBC chief revealed the potential fight in an interview with Boxing King Media, noting the it could happen anytime in July.“At this time, Mario Barrios is going to fight M…

Manny Pacquiao to fight Mario Barrios in July, says WBC president

MANILA, Philippines–Far distant from his last official bout, Manny Pacquiao is inching closer and closer to a potential comeback. There have been rumors and speculations about a possible ring return for the Filipino boxing legend ever since he hung up his gloves following a stunning loss to Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas in August 2021 but nothing has pushed through yet. READ: Manny Pacquiao says Anpo exhibition a ‘good tuneup’ for comeback This time coul…

The president of the World Boxing Council (WBC) says he will face Mario Barrios in July

WBC President Confirms Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios

All signs point toward Manny Pacquiao facing WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios this summer.

Mauricio Suleiman confirmed that Pacquiao is preparing to fight Barrios in July, trying to end his career as a WBC welterweight champion.

Manny Pacquiao to return in world title fight at 46 after four-year hiatus

Manny Pacquiao is set to square off against Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title this summer after four years away from the professional ring. That is according to WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman, who confirmed that the Filipino boxing legend will fight for the green and gold strap in July. Pacquiao hasn’t boxed professionally since 2021AFP Speaking to Boxing King Media, he said: “At this time, Mario Barrios is going to fight Manny Pacqu…