It’s 46 years, it is not a small factor and the boxing world is aware of it, however Manny Pacquiao is assured of getting by the problem of his comeback struggle in opposition to Mario. Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas, Nevada, regardless of the ‘drawback’ of his age, and particularly after 4 years of retirement.
PacMan has not stepped right into a boxing ring in an official struggle since he misplaced to Cuban Yordenis Ugas in 2021, and has not identified victory since 2019, when he received by break up determination in opposition to American Keith Thurman.
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Concern for PacMan
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This return has a controversial part, as at his age, the Filipino has many involved about his health and the truth that with this component within the equation he may nicely be endangered in opposition to a boxer 16 years youthful.
And there are a number of who’ve expressed it, from his former promoter Bob Arum, businessman and promoter Eddie Hearn and plenty of extra, joined by former champion and now promoter Oscar de la Hoya, who additionally got here to face him, and no, it isn’t the expertise and the lengthy expertise of the previous eight-division champion that worries the ‘Golden Boy’.
“Give your physique a relaxation”
That is what De La Hoya informed Struggle Hub TV: “He’ll do positive. He is skilled. He has the ability that by no means leaves you, however Pacquiao, you are 46 years outdated. It’s important to keep in mind that, so give your physique a break (…) The remaining between coaching and sparring periods is now Manny Pacquiao’s finest pal. I am a bit anxious in regards to the pace, as a result of I believe Barrios is a fighter“.
De La Hoya admitted that he doesn’t comply with Barrios’ fights and isn’t updated together with his profession, however he is aware of that his youth can be an important issue that will tip the stability in his favor, though regardless of this he didn’t dare to offer a prediction.
