MANNY PACQUIAO is back main-eventing huge cards as he makes a stunning return to boxing TONIGHT!
The four-time welterweight champion, 46, will go head-to-head with Mario Barrios for the American’s WBC welterweight strap.
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Pacquiao hasn’t competed professionally since he retired shortly after his defeat to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021.
Since then, the boxing icon has been in the ring for exhibition bouts with DK Yoo and, most recently, Rukiya Anpo last July.
PacMan now makes his pro return, looking to set a new record as boxing’s oldest welterweight world champion.
The Filipino icon achieved the feat at the age of 40 by beating Keith Thurman to claim the WBA Super welterweight title.
Pacquiao’s highly anticipated return is not the only clash to look forward to on Saturday night, as some huge bouts are also taking place on the bill.
When is Pacquiao vs Barrios?
- Pacquiao’s clash with Barrios will take place on Saturday, July 19.
- The bout will begin at around 4.20am BST on Sunday morning in the UK and at 11.20pm ET in the US.
- The event will start at 1am BST/8pm ET.
- Las Vegas’ MSM Grand Garden will host.
What TV channel is Pacquiao vs Barrios on and can it be live streamed?
- Pacquiao vs Barrios will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime PPV.
- The event is priced at £14.99 in the UK and $79.95 in the US.
- Alternatively, SunSport’s live blog will bring you round-by-round coverage of every fight.
Pacquiao vs Barrios card in FULL
Aside from Pacquiao’s blockbuster bout with Barrios, there are some other huge fights taking place.
Tim Tszyu will have a shot at redemption as he faces Sebastian Fundora for the WBC super welterweight title.
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The Aussie lost the strap to The Towering Inferno last March as Fundora won the bloodbath by way of a split decision.
Here are all the bouts taking place in Las Vegas:
- Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios – for WBC welterweight title
- Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu – for WBC super welterweight title
- Isaac Cruz vs Angel Fierro
- Brandon Figueroa vs Joet Gonzalez
- Alan Romero vs Kyonosuke Kameda
- Mark Magsayo vs Jorge Mata Cuellar
- Gary Allen Russell Jr vs Hugo Alberto Castaneda Marroquin
- Abel Ramos vs Jose Luis Sanchez
- Omar Salcido Gamez vs Brian Gallegos
- Eumir Felix Marcial vs Bernard Joseph
- Jursly Vargas vs Sergio Aldana
- Joseph Brown vs Aaron Watson
