Pacquiao Eyes Title, Possible Mayweather Rematch

Manny Pacquiao, a recent Hall of Fame inductee and eight-division world champion, is returning to boxing at age 46 after a four-year hiatus to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on July 19, 2025, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Pacquiao aims to become the oldest-ever welterweight champion, emphasizing his strong conditioning and passion ahead of the bout. Barrios, 30, has prepared by studying Pacquiao’s former rival Juan Manuel Marquez, but acknowledges Pacquiao’s experience and unpredictability as major challenges. The match has fueled speculation about a potential blockbuster rematch between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather if Pacquiao is victorious, with discussions reportedly underway. Barrios is determined to defend his title and make his mark in the division. The event will be broadcast as a pay-per-view and is being billed as both a historic comeback and a possible prelude to another mega-fight for Pacquiao.