Manny Pacquiao Returns Against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas

Darren Till, a former UFC fighter, has transitioned into professional boxing, with an upcoming fight against fellow ex-UFC fighter Darren Stewart under KSI’s Misfits Boxing promotion. Till, who has already secured a technical knockout victory in his boxing career, is eager to stay active and has expressed interest in high-profile bouts, though he recently canceled negotiations for a fight with Mike Perry after seeing Perry's sparring performance. Till's move is part of a broader trend of fighters crossing between MMA and boxing, with notable examples including Ray Mercer, who transitioned from Olympic boxing to MMA, and multiple-weight world champion James Toney. Meanwhile, Manny Pacquiao, at 46, is making a highly anticipated return to boxing against Mario Barrios, with fellow boxing veteran Mikey Garcia praising Pacquiao's legendary status and diligent training despite his age and hiatus. Additionally, in the UFC, fighters like bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley have seen their title reigns end sooner than the promotion desired, highlighting the unpredictable nature of combat sports careers and the business interests behind fighter promotion.