Pacquiao Returns to Face Barrios for WBC Title

Manny Pacquiao, returning from nearly four years of retirement, will challenge WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas. The 46-year-old eight-division champion aims for an extended comeback and feels confident heading into the bout against the 30-year-old Barrios. Legendary rival Juan Manuel Marquez has predicted Pacquiao's victory, praising his enduring speed and power. Floyd Mayweather Jr. will be ringside, sparking speculation about a possible rematch should Pacquiao win. The card also features Sebastian Fundora vs. Tim Tszyu for the WBC junior middleweight title. The fight has generated major buzz, with fans debating the prospect of a historic return and potential future showdowns.