In a surprising announcement, boxing legend Manny Pacquiao proclaimed his comeback at the age of 46, nearly four years after stepping out of the ring. The Filipino icon is set to take on WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas in a bid to become boxing's oldest welterweight world champion. "I'm back," Pacquiao shared on social media, igniting excitement among fans. He previously held the record for the oldest welterweight champion after defeating Keith Thurman in 2019 at age 40.
Manny Pacquiao, 46, Announces Boxing Comeback Against Mario Barrios
Manny Pacquiao, 46, Announces Boxing Comeback Against Mario Barrios
Manny Pacquiao signals his return to the boxing ring, planning to reclaim his title at the age of 46, almost four years after his last match.
The recent reinstatement of Pacquiao as the fifth-ranked contender by the WBC has sparked discussions, with WBC President Mauricio Suliman asserting that Pacquiao received the necessary medical clearance and remains a revered champion. Pacquiao's last fight was in August 2021, where he lost to Yordenis Ugas. While his boxing career has been storied, the former champion has also engaged in politics back in the Philippines, although he recently fell short in his senate election bid. Despite these challenges, Pacquiao is aiming to make history once again in the boxing world.
