When Pacquiao, 46, challenges Barrios, 30, for the WBC welterweight championship on Saturday, it'll be one of the biggest — and most controversial — bouts of 2025.

In my most recent Salmond Sit Down I chat with WBC Welterweight Champion Mario Barrios ahead of his title defense versus legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao. Barrios

While anticipation looms for Manny Pacquiao’s comeback, not much has been said about the reserved champion he will face in his return to the ring, Mario Barrios. While he defeated Pacquiao’s last opponent,

Manny Pacquiao’s comeback takes place this weekend as he looks to reclaim his welterweight crown against Mario Barrios . Pacquiao’s ring return comes almost 23 years after one of his greatest moments, the night he burst onto the scene by stopping Marco Antonio Barrera.

LAS VEGAS – The corner of Manny Pacquiao plans to set the tone in his welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios especially with the reigning World Boxing Council champion known to be a notoriously slow starter.

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