MANNY PACQUIAO is making a stunning return to the ring to take on Mario Barrios TONIGHT.
heads straight into a world title fight in which he will be hoping to claim the WBC welterweight belt.
After four years out of the professional ring, 46-year-old Pac Man is coming off a unanimous decision loss to Yordenis Ugas back in 2021.
Set to make his 73rd professional fight, Pacquiao could make history next month by becoming the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history.
The fight announcement came on May 21 after PacMan confirmed on social media that he’ll be coming out of retirement – a move that took fans by surprise.
However, boxings only eight-division world champion will have to face difficult opponent and current champ Mario Barrios.
The 30-year-old boxer is currently in his prime and is the heavy favourite coming into this fight.
Not only is Barrios 16 years younger than Pacquiao but fans have realised he’s much taller too.
Barrios stands at 6ft tall, while the Filipino superstar measures just 5ft 5in, a big height difference that was on full display on June 3.
SunSport has everything you need to about this huge title fight.
When is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios?
- Manny Pacquiao will take on Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight title TONIGHT – Saturday July 19.
- The huge title fight is being held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
- The card will begin at 1am BST / 8pm ET.
- The main event ring walks will take place around 4am BST (Sunday morning) / 11pm ET (Saturday night).
What TV channel is Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios on and can it be streamed?
- Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios is set to the broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video PPV.
- The fight will cost £14.99 / $79.99 via Amazon Prime.
- It can be live streamed via the app or website, or through a smart TV.
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios fight card
- Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios – WBC Welterweight title
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- Isaac Cruz vs Angel Fierro
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- David Picasso vs Kyonosuke Kameda
- Mark Magsayo vs Jorge Mata
- Gary Russell Jr vs Hugo Castaneda
- Omar Gamez vs Brian Gallegos
- Eumir Marcial vs Bernard Joseph
- Jursly Vargas vs Sergio Aldana
- Joseph Brown vs Aaron Watson
