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The Japan TimesJul 20, 2025
Manny Pacquiao's bid to make a victorious, fairy-tale return to boxing at the age of 46 came up short on Saturday, as the Filipino icon was held to a draw by Mario Barrios. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/20/more-sports/pacquiao-barrios-draw/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #mannypacquiao #philippines #mariobarrios
Pacquiao held to draw by Barrios in world title return

Barrios, 30, retained his belt despite being dominated for several rounds by Pacquiao, who was making a comeback to the ring after a four-year retirement.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesJul 17, 2025
Former world champion Manny Pacquiao is embracing his underdog status as he gets ready to turn back the clock when he steps out of retirement to face WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/07/17/more-sports/pacquiao-barrios-title-fight/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #mannypacquiao #mariobarrios
Manny Pacquiao embraces underdog status ahead of comeback fight against Barrios

The 46-year-old Filipino feels rejuvenated after four years away from the ring and said he was returning for another opportunity to make history.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesJun 26, 2025
Manny Pacquiao said Wednesday that his lengthy layoff from boxing has reignited his passion for the sport as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/06/26/more-sports/manny-pacquiao-trains-title-fight/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #mannypacquiao #mariobarrios
Manny Pacquiao 'hungry' to fight again after four years away from boxing

The 46-year-old Filipino boxing icon will face World Boxing Council champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesJun 4, 2025
Manny Pacquiao shrugged off concerns about his decision to return to boxing at the age of 46 as he prepares for next month's world welterweight title comeback against Mario Barrios. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/06/04/more-sports/manny-pacquiao-barrios-comeback/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #mannypacquiao #mariobarrios
'Rested' Pacquiao relishing boxing comeback at 46

The charismatic Filipino boxing icon stunned the sports world last month after announcing he would take on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios four years after his last fight.

The Japan Times
Headlines AfricaMay 22, 2025
Manny Pacquiao out of retirement to face world welterweight champion http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKwMjz #MannyPacquiao #Boxing #Welterweight #MarioBarrios #LasVegas
The Japan TimesMay 22, 2025
Manny Pacquiao will come out of retirement to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight championship on July 19 in Las Vegas, the 46-year-old Filipino boxer said on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2025/05/22/more-sports/manny-pacquiao-return-title-fight/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #moresports #mannypacquiao #mariobarrios
Manny Pacquiao coming out of retirement to face Mario Barrios for WBC title

Pacquiao is the only boxer to win world championships in eight weight divisions.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesJun 10, 2024
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao said Monday that he is in negotiations to make a comeback, but cautioned that a potential world title fight against Mario Barrios was "far away." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/06/10/more-sports/manny-pacquiao-comeback-hint/ #moresports #mannypacquiao #mariobarrios #chihirosuzuki
Retired boxing great Manny Pacquiao hints at comeback against Mario Barrios

Pacquiao has signed up to fight a three-round exhibition bout against Japanese mixed martial artist Chihiro Suzuki next month in Saitama.

The Japan Times