Manny Pacquiao draws with Mario Barrios in comeback fight

Manny Pacquiao, at the age of 46, made his professional boxing comeback in Las Vegas after a four-year hiatus, facing WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. This matchup occurred on July 19, 2025, following Pacquiao's last professional fight in 2021, where he was defeated by Yordenis Ugas. The bout ended in a controversial majority draw, with two judges scoring it even and one favoring Barrios. Pacquiao, despite being significantly older than his opponent, showed remarkable skill and stamina, leading some to question the fight's outcome and whether he deserved the victory. Post-fight reactions were mixed, with Barrios admitting he felt challenged by Pacquiao's experience and explosiveness, while Pacquiao himself expressed dissatisfaction with the draw, claiming he believed he had won. The boxing community has now turned its attention to potential next steps for Pacquiao, including the possibility of a rematch with Barrios or a lucrative fight against Floyd Mayweather Jr., further igniting interest in Pacquiao's continued career in boxing.