Manny Pacquiao is getting ready for an interesting ring return, reigniting the enthusiasm of boxing fans worldwide.

This boxing icon is poised to go back into the spotlight on July 19 in dynamic Las Vegas. He is anticipated to take on versus the ruling WBC welterweight champ, Mario Barrios, as reported by ESPN. At 46 years of ages, Pacquiao had actually formerly revealed his retirement from expert boxing in 2021, making this prospective return an extremely prepared for occasion.

Pacquiao (with an outstanding record of 62 wins, 8 losses, and 2 draws) has not yet formally validated his return, however must he continue with this battle, he will even more seal his amazing tradition on the planet of fight sports. The Filipino boxing champ has actually attained amazing success, winning champions throughout 8 various weight classes, from flyweight to light middleweight. Over his remarkable profession, he has actually declared an overall of 12 well-regarded titles inside the boxing ring.

One of the most significant minutes in Pacquiao’s profession was his hit bout versus Floyd Mayweather Jr. in May 2015, which broke various ticket office records. Additionally, he has actually belonged to lots of memorable matches versus popular fighters like Oscar De La Hoya, Juan Manuel Marquez, Shane Mosley, Timothy Bradley, and Erik Morales, showcasing his remarkable skill and durability.

While far from the competitive boxing scene, Pacquiao has actually stayed a popular figure in the news. He acted as a senator in the Philippines from 2016 to 2022 and continues to be actively associated with politics in his home nation, where he is presently looking for another term in the Senate. In the world of sports, he has actually taken part in exhibit matches, just recently dealing with DK Yoo in South Korea in 2022 and Rukiya Anpo in Japan in 2024.

According to WBC president Mauricio Sulamain, who talked to Boxing King Media, Pacquiao has actually been clinically cleared to make his return, with the expectation that Barrios, 29, will be his challenger in this much-anticipated match.

Mario Barrios (with a record of 29 wins, 2 losses, and 1 draw) is aiming to protect the 2nd defense of his WBC title, which rose to undeniable status in 2024. In his newest battle, he dealt with Abel Ramos, leading to a split draw this past November, which enabled him to maintain his champion belt.