Manny Pacquiao is reportedly considering a return to the ring at age 45 to face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title. This potential fight, which could take place this fall in Las Vegas, is being explored as Terence Crawford has been made 'champion in recess'. Pacquiao, who hasn't competed since an August 2021 decision loss to Yordenis Ugas, expressed confidence in his ability to compete, citing his historic victory over Keith Thurman at age 40. MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons confirmed the discussions to ESPN. Mario Barrios, excited at the possibility, described Pacquiao as a future Hall of Famer and a legend he admired growing up.
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A Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios WBC welterweight title fight is being explored for this fall in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao Promotions president Sean Gibbons told @MikeCoppinger. Pacquiao, 45, hasn't competed since an August 2021 decision loss to Yordenis Ugas. https://t.co/3xlw83uS3F
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"I'm very excited at the possibility of this fight being made," Barrios said. "Manny Pacquiao is a future Hall of Famer, a legend and someone I looked up to growing up. To share the ring with him would be an honor and a dream come true." https://t.co/mCQfqzJpRb
A Manny Pacquiao-Mario Barrios WBC welterweight title fight is being explored for this fall in Las Vegas, MP Promotions President Sean Gibbons told ESPN. “I made history at 40 beating Keith Thurman and I feel at 45, I have a lot left in the game as I haven’t taken a lot of… https://t.co/2h078GcLZo
‼️ Manny Pacquiao is reportedly considering returning at age 45 to face Mario Barrios next. Potential fight could be for the WBC welterweight world title as Terence Crawford has been made ‘champion in recess’. [According to @ChavaESPN]