Pacquiao-Barrios: Seven fighters who defied Father Time to win world titles in their 40s

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Boxing fans claim Manny Pacquiao was 'ROBBED' after 46-year-old's comeback fight against Mario Barrio ends in draw

By JAKE NISSE and ASSOCIATED PRESS Published: 00:28 EDT, 20 July 2025 | Updated: 01:11 EDT, 20 July 2025 Boxing fans were left furious on Saturday night after Manny Pacquiao's return to the ring at age 46 ended in a draw. Pacquiao put forth a valiant …

Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios Purse: How Much Will They Earn?

Manny Pacquiao returns to the ring on July 19, 2025, facing WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Despite the high-profile billing, the fighters’ official purses remain undisclosed. Industry insiders, however, …

Boxing: Manny Pacquiao’s comeback fight ends in majority draw decision

Prior to July 19, 2025, the last time Manny Pacquiao boxed in a professional bout was in August 2021 where he lost surprisingly to Yordenis Ugas. However, the Filipino icon returned to the ring to add on to his legendary status by battling away to a hard …

Manny Pacquiao (right) connects with Mario Barrios during their WBC welterweight title fight that ended in a majority ...

Manny Pacquiao, Mario Barrios fight to majority draw

Audio By Carbonatix Manny Pacquiao’s bid to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history fell short Saturday night as he failed to beat Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. But he didn’t lose, either. Instead, the 46-year- …

Legends Never Die: 46-Year-Old Manny Pacquiao Lasts 12 Rounds For a Draw

Last Updated:July 20, 2025, 11:29 IST In an age of pay-per-view cynicism and exhibition-stunt fatigue, Pacquiao and Barrios gave the world a perfect twelve-round reminder of what the sport means and stands for Mario Barrios, left, fights Manny Pacquiao in …

Manny Pacquiao Digs Out Majority Draw Against Mario Barrios On Return

Last Updated:July 20, 2025, 11:27 IST The 46-year-old Pacquiao was held by Barrios as the American retained the title following a majority draw decision. Mario Barrios, left, and Manny Pacquiao reacts after fighting to a majority draw in a welterweight …

Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios Fight to a Draw; Fundora stops Tim Tszyu

Tonight, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao attempted to become the first boxer to enter the Boxing Hall of Fame and win a world title in the same year. He almost pulled it off! In a fight that could have gone either way, Mario “El Azteca” …

Pinoy pride: Jinggoy Estrada impressed with Manny Pacquiao’s discipline, determination

Senator Jinggoy Estrada recently had a ringside look at what makes Filipino boxing icon Manny Pacquiao a living legend. Estrada saw firsthand the discipline and determination of Pacquiao when he visited the former senator at the Wildcard gym ahead of his …