Manny Pacquiao (left) and Mario Barrios (proper) poses with promoter Tom Brown of TGB Promotions. | Manny Pacquiao’s photto
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao, boxing’s solely eight-division world champion, efficiently made weight for his comeback bout in opposition to reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.
Pacquiao, 46, tipped the scales at 146.8 kilos throughout Friday’s official weigh-in (Saturday, Manila time) on the MGM Grand Backyard Area in Las Vegas.
The a lot youthful Barrios, 30, additionally got here in below the 147-pound restrict at 146.2 kilos.
Returning to the ring after 4 years in retirement, Pacquiao appeared sharp and energized.
Like his earlier statements, he all the time talked about how he missed preventing within the ring. The previous senator is aiming for his first win since defeating Keith Thurman in 2019.
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It’s additionally an opportunity for Pacquiao for a bounce again win after dropping to Yordenis Ugas in his final battle in 2021 earlier than specializing in his presidential bid within the 2022 elections and most lately the senatorial seat which he didn’t win.
Pacquiao, who holds knowledgeable file of 62 wins, 8 losses, and a couple of attracts with 39 knockouts, invoked a particular WBC rule permitting former champions to problem for a world title upon their return. That raised eyebrows to many boxing specialists and followers alike as they see it unfair for the highly-rated contenders.
Barrios, who sports activities a 29-2-1 file, enters the battle unfazed by the highlight and Pacquiao’s charisma and pleasant nature. Within the remaining press convention, Barrios vowed to beat Pacquiao even when the latter smothered him with smiles and respect. /csl
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