.@mannypacquiao vs @boxer_barrios ENDS IN A DRAW‼️. WHAT. A. FIGHT. #PacquiaoBarrios pic.twitter.com/rMV5Hromc4
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 20, 2025
Manny Pacquiao made his return to boxing last night (Sat., July 19, 2025) after a four-year hiatus in order to focus on his political career, to challenge current WBC Welterweight champion, Mario Barrios, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
And despite the lengthy layoff, “Pacman” turned in a vintage performance, going toe-to-toe with “El Azteca” in what was truly an inspired performance by the 46 year-old
combat legend.
Pacquiao was as sharp as ever with his combinations, and his speed didn’t seem all that diminished. In fact, he consistently beat the younger fighter to the punch, and used his infamous footwork to evade his foe’s offense. His stamina was intact, too, as he look rather fresh after 12 grueling rounds.
While Barrios had some shining moments, they were few and far in between, and “Pacman” seemed to be the more active fighter. In the end, the judges scored the fight a majority draw, allowing Barrios to keep the belt, much to the chagrin of the “Sin City” crowd.
Check out some of the highlights:
.@MannyPacquiao strikes first. #PacquiaoBarrios
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 20, 2025
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The best comes out when the lights are the brightest. #PacquiaoBarrios
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 20, 2025
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Manny Pacquiao having fun in RD3‼️#PacquiaoBarrios pic.twitter.com/TtEajQRV9V
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 20, 2025
.@Boxer_Barrios and @MannyPacquiao trade at the end of RD8, with Barrios shooting the Jab and Manny dancing around el Azteca.
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 20, 2025
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.@Boxer_Barrios finding success targeting Pacquiao's body in RD9. #PacquiaoBarrios pic.twitter.com/9EGBD3cwxB
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 20, 2025
.@Boxer_Barrios lands and @MannyPacquiao says MORE #PacquiaoBarrios pic.twitter.com/ok76fnmMA6
— Premier Boxing Champions (@premierboxing) July 20, 2025
As far as what could be next for Pacquiao, he did reveal that he will continue his boxing career, and wouldn’t mind running it back against Barrios. As for “El Azteca,” he didn’t hesitate to say he’d be more than happy to give the living legend another shot at his strap.
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