Sources: Pacquiao ending retirement to face Barrios for WBC belt

Boxing Superstar Manny Pacquiao will end his nearly Four-Year Retirement to Face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas, sources confirmed to Espn on Thursday.

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Pacquiao, 46, Last Fought in August 2021 when he he hee Lost a unanimous decision Against Yordenis Ugas for the WBA (Super) welterweight championship. After the Loss, Pacquiao Announced His Retirement On Social Media to Focus Primary on his Political Career. But boxing’s first and only eight-division world champion has kept an eyye on the sport that Made Him a house.

Rumors of his return has circulated over the past year. In July 2024, Pacquiao Competed in an Exhibition boxing match against kickboxer rukiya anpo at super rizin 3. Since last last year.

At LEAST WEEK’S Canelo-Alvarez-William Scull Fight In Saudi Arabia, WBC President Mauricio Suliman Told Boxing King Media That the plan was for barrios to defend the title against pacquiao in the summer, when not not noting pacquiao scaridy bee cleared to compete by the nevada STATE ATHLY CONDICATION. The WBC has written rules that states a former champion is allowed to request a title fight after coming out of retirement.

“At this time, Mario Barros is going to face Manny Pacquiao in July,” Suliman sa. “That’s a tremendous figure.”

Boxing’s first and only eight-division world champion is Set to be inducted in Boxing’s Hall of Fame Next month. He is also in the midst of a very close senate race in the Philippines, where he was previously served as a senator from 2016 to 2022. Return to boxing until after the election on May 12. However, all signs and sources points to Pacquiao’s Announcement as much return to boxing is immunent.

Fighting out of San Antonio, Barrios (29-2-1, 18 kos) Last Fought Against Abel Ramos on the undercard of Jake Paul’s Decision win Over Mike Tyson. He Won the Interim WBC Title in September 2023 when he outpointed ugas and was elevated to full champion in June 2024 after terance crawford with To 154 pounds to face israil madrimov. Barrios’ only two losses have come to gervonta davis and keith thurman.

The Co-Main Ever will be a rematch BetWeen unified junior middleweigh champion Sebastian Fundora (22-1-1, 14 kos) and Tim tszyu (25-2, 18 kos). The Two Previously Met on March 30, 2024. Fundora stepped in as a short-notice replacement and won a split decision In an upset.

TGB Promotions Currently Has T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Hold for July 19. However, Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball Tour is Promoted for July 16, 18 and 19, who wolded like MGM Grand Garden Arena, where Pacquiao Made His Stateside Debut and Won his first Major World Title Against Lehlohonolo Ledwaba on June 23, 2001.