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Pacquiao wants to fight again: will Romero or Mayweather be next?

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Las Vegas – 46 -year -old Manny Pacquiao looked better in his fight with Mario Barrios on Saturday than four years ago, when he lost to Yordenis Ugas. Unfortunately, it was not enough to break his record as the oldest warrior who won the title of a welterweight champion, because the fight ended with a disappointing majority of draws.

Regardless of the result, Pacquiao opposed the opportunities, being competitive with the champion 16 years younger than him and showing a certain explosion and speed that made him a world champion of eight and one of the greatest stars in sport. It is more crucial that Pacquiao said that this would not be his last fight.

“Don’t worry, Pacman has returned and the journey will continue,” said Pacquiao at the PostFight press conference.

And if he fights again, who should he face the next one? Both Barrios and Pacquiao agreed after the fight that there should be a rematch soon, but do fans want it?

The vision of Hall of Famer Pacquiao in action could have been exhilarating, but when the novelty disappeared, it was not a kind of Barnburner who would justify returning outside the idea of Pacquiao, who got another attempt to make history.

Instead, it was two fighters landing on a low clip, and Pacquiao landed 101 out of 577 total blows (17.5%), and Barrios narrowed his older opponent 120-658 (18.2%).

In this version of Pacquiao it was a great performance four years after sport. However, Pacquiao a decades ago would probably have a diminutive problem with Barrios.

The reality is that Barrios presented the purest path to win Pacquiao in the world championships, and Pacquiao was not able to do it. Although some observers felt that he won the fight. (ESPN won Pacquiao 115-113.) However, there are greater and better struggles for Philippine sensation except Barrios.

“I do not mean this in a mean way, but F — Mario Barrios,” Pacquiao manager, Sean Gibbons, told journalists. “He is a nice guy and I like a child, but Manny deserves a bigger name. There are fighters such as gervont” tank “Davis i [Rolando] Romero “roll” there. “

Davis’s fight seems to be a long shot because the tank is in a lower weight class (135 pounds), although it would be a huge fight and quite threatening for Pacquiao. But the fight against Romero certainly seems both winning and realistic for Pacquiao.

Romero is a “ordinary” welterweight champion and in May he makes a stunning decision on Ryan Garcia. Romero does not have a clear next opponent and will be raised to the full master when Jaron “Boots” Ennis formally slows down the title and moves to 154 pounds. This is a less threatening option than the winner of the November fight between WBO Master Brian Norman Jr. And the former undisputed champion of Devin Haney’s lightweight; Both are youthful, sturdy and constitute significant problems for the older Pacquiao.

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After returning to Manny Pacquiao’s boxing, Mario Barrios fought to most of the sold -out crowd in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao is interested in fighting again at the end of the year, so the fight against Romero is perfectly setting up.

Ultimately, the decision will be to make Pacquiao.

Romero has hefty arms, but there is a lack of work of legs and defense. He rides on a wave of visibility and would almost certainly sell a fight in a way Barrios could not. The fight itself would be full of action, and Romero tried to hit Wu in legend, and Pacquiao throws himself and went out with combinations.

It’s either either, or pull out Floyd Mayweather from a pension to a rematch.

Don’t laugh because Pacquiao is dead.

“If [Mayweather] He leaves his pension and signs the contract, we will fight, “said Pacquiao. – Let’s fight again if he wants. I’m lively now. “

Boxing fans may not want this rematch, but this is a real option in a world where Jake Paul fought with Mike Tyson and withdrew huge audience numbers.

But until the Mayweather formally announces that he has returned, let’s stick to what is realistic for Pacquiao: Rolando “Rolly” Romero.

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Manny Pacquiao Says Floyd Mayweather Should Have Been Defeated: ‘Watch This Fight’

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Manny Pacquiao says Floyd Mayweather should have a loss on his record: “Watch that fight back”

Ahead of reports of a rematch, Manny Pacquiao is unconvinced by Floyd Mayweather’s claims that he is the greatest fighter of all time and even questions his celebrated 50-0 record.

In 2015, Pacquiao became the 48th name on Mayweather’s resume, losing by unanimous decision in Las Vegas on a night when the main event didn’t produce the expected results but finances skyrocketed.

It’s for this reason Netflix supported the rematch between the pairscheduled for later this year but under increased scrutiny since Mayweather changed his original statement.

I’m talking to VibrationPacquiao said the fight was contractually agreed upon. He then dismissed Mayweather’s claim as the best ever, saying others had retired undefeated before him and would do it again. In fact, the Filipino icon doesn’t even believe this should be the case with his rival, claiming that he lost to Oscar De La Hoya in 2007.

“I think he lost the Oscar De La Hoya fight. Look it up. I know what boxing is, and if you go through it and watch the fight, Floyd lost it. Very clear, so watch it.”

Mayweather faced Oscar De La Hoya in Las Vegas. It was the biggest fight in sports at the time.

The fight was tight early on, with De La Hoya using his jab and size, but Mayweather adjusted as the match went on, providing cleaner and more precise work down the stretch. He took a split decision to win the title and thus replaced the “Golden Boy” as boxing’s leading commercial fortune.

De La Hoya has long criticized Mayweather for not accepting a rematch clause in his contract, accusing him of retiring at the right time and coming back to avoid it.

If that were the case, the American icon could face similar accusations in 2026, as it increasingly looks like Pacquiao’s rematch – despite his comments – is in jeopardy.

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Canelo Alvarez will compete on the Las Vegas Card, and David Benavidez will headline Cinco De Mayo weekend

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Image: Canelo Alvarez Surgery Recovery Delays Return Until Mid-2026 After Crawford Loss

Alvarez, 35, had elbow surgery last year and will miss the weekend in which he has always been the main character. He has wrestled on Cinco de Mayo weekend every year since 2015, except for 2018 and 2020.

Saturday’s event will be hosted by David Benavidez, who will move up to cruiserweight to face unified champion Gilberto Ramirez. Benavidez previously had mandatory super middleweight status during Alvarez’s undisputed title fight.

Alvarez last fought in September during Mexican Independence Weekend, losing a unanimous decision to Terence Crawford. It is expected to return in mid-September on the same holiday weekend.

His presence on Saturday drew attention because the co-main event will be a fight for the WBA 168-pound title. Munguia vs. Winner Resendiz will hold the belt in Alvarez’s division, which will make the outcome crucial to his next opponent’s options. No direct link has been confirmed, but a different name has been added to the current title image as a result.

If Resendiz wins, he becomes a huge high reward and manageable risk target should Saul return home. Resendiz is tough and has that unrelenting “Toro” style, but he’s technically the type of aggressive fighter that Saul has long timed and countered with ease.

The event will be broadcast on Prime Video and DAZN. Former promoter Oscar De La Hoya is also expected to be in attendance to support his fighters, including Ramirez and Oscar Duarte. In recent years, De La Hoya has publicly criticized Alvarez.

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David Benavidez’s hopes for a fight with Dmitry Bivol after Ramirez faces one major obstacle

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David Benavidez’s hopes of fighting Dmitry Bivol after Ramirez face one major obstacle

A major obstacle has been revealed that could derail plans for a potential fight between David Benavidez and Dmitry Bivol.

After reigning supreme at super middleweight and lightweight heavyweight, reigning WBC 175-pound world champion Benavidez begins his toughest test yet with a monumental 25-pound jump to the cruiserweight division. on Saturday evening, a clash with unified champion Gilberto Ramirez.

However, even if he is successful against Ramirez, the “Mexican Monster” has vowed to return to lightweight heavyweight in pursuit of a chance to claim the undisputed crown against WBA, WBO and IBF titleholder Bivol.

Although there is a lot of interest in this fight, Eddie Hearn said Fighting the noise that Bivol has a “loose obligation” to take part in the trilogy with Artur Beterbiev.

“I think Benavidez-Bivol is a great fight, but we have some loose commitments with the Beterbiev III fight, which if called upon, we have to take.

“But if that’s not the case, Benavidez is absolutely the right fight. I think it’s a great fight, it’s two guys pound for pound.

“I really think Benavidez will beat Ramirez, and if that happens, if Dmitry comes through on May 30, which is what we expect him to do, why not fight Benavidez?”

Bivol will defend two of his three titles against German Michael Eifert next month, while Beterbiev considers his own “fine-tuning” in preparation for a third meeting with his rival.

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