The legendary Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring. The Filipino desires to really feel that distinctive adrenaline rush {that a} fighter feels when he steps into the ring. In any other case, there isn’t any different clarification for his pleasure in making ready for his upcoming struggle towards Marios Barrios.Manny Pacquiao on the age of 46 and with two years with out preventing professionally in boxing. His final victory was in 2019, now he has a distinction with the younger Mario Barrios, who has nice pace, dimension and hook. Leaving apart these factors, Manny Pacquio remains to be a magnet for the skilled boxing world.
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- The struggle will happen on July 19 on the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. This time, the Filipino is not going to be the defender of any title however will enter as a challenger towards the World Boxing Council (WBC) world champion at welterweight, Manuel Barrios.
- Then comes the query that everybody is asking. Why would a person with such fame, a file of 62-8-3 with 39 knockouts, resolve to step again into the ring towards a fighter of this caliber at this time?
- “I’m coming again as a result of I’m keen about boxing,” Pacquiao stated at a press convention when the struggle was introduced. “I’ve been away for 4 years, however I at all times take into consideration boxing. I miss it loads.”
- “I at all times give surprises to the followers,” Pacquiao stated at a press convention in Las Vegas. “I do not take it calmly. I am doing my finest to organize for this struggle.”
Who’s Mario Barrios?
- Mario “El Azteca” Barrios is the present World Boxing Council champion. It was not simple for him to achieve the highest of the class. He was knocked out by Gervonta Smith in 2021 after which defeated by Keith Thurman in 2022.
- However he gained the interim belt after which took the chance to take the title, earlier than being promoted to full champion. In his final protection he drew towards Abel Ramos
- Mario Barrios is taller than Pacquiao, 16 years youthful and has 4 inches extra attain. The one factor the Mexican doesn’t have is the expertise and explosiveness of Pac – Mac, however that’s not sufficient. The calendar doesn’t forgive
- The Mexican has his sights set on the legendary puncher and made this identified. “Each struggle and important occasion I have been in has ready me for Manny Pacquiao,”Barrios stated on Saturday. “That is my second. I am defending my title towards a legend.”
Full struggle card for Pacquiao vs Barrios occasion
Along with the primary occasion, the night brings a number of highlights:
- Mario Barrios (c) vs Manny Pacquiao – WBC welterweight world title
- Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu II – WBC tremendous welterweight world title
- Isaac Cruz vs Angel Fierro II – Tremendous light-weight
- Brandon Figueroa vs Joet Gonzalez – Featherweight
What time is Pacquiao’s struggle and the place can I watch it?
- Date: Friday, July 19
- Time: 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT
- Venue: MGM Grand Backyard Area, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Broadcast: PBC on Prime Video (PPV) and PPV.com
