Manny Pacquiao for the first time in returning to the ring for almost four years on July 19 to challenge Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. The fight was officially announced on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao 46 is the only boxing champion. He fought the last time in August 2021, when he suffered a unanimous decision for Yordenis Ugas at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

Pacquiao (62-8-2, 39 KO) won titles from Flyweight (112 pounds) to medium weight juniors (154 pounds) during his professional career, which began in January 1995. On June 8, he will be introduced to the International Gallery of Boxing Fame. Since Pacquiao became a professional in January 1995, only five male fighters fought after Ibhof.

According to ESPN Research Holly Holm, who entered Ibhof in 2022, will be the first woman to reach a feat when she fights with Yoland Vega.

If Pacquiao defeats Barrios, he will become the first warrior to win the world champion as Hall of Famer.

“I always bring surprises to fans,” said Pacquiao on Saturday at a press conference in Las Vegas. “I don’t take it slightly. I push myself to the border preparing for this fight.”

With everything he achieved in his career, why does Pacquiao come back? Why does he get a title after many years? And what is the chances of a 16 -year -old warrior?

Andreas Hale answers these questions and more.

Why does Manny Pacquiao come back at the age of 46?

He suggested his reasoning on Saturday, saying that he still loves this sport.

“I’m coming back because it’s my passion,” said Pacquiao. “I haven’t been for four years, but I always think about boxing. I really missed.”

His first post in social media confirming the fight on May 21 also mentioned the history of the fight. “I came back,” he wrote and ended the post “Make History!” Pacquiao tried to become the oldest warrior who won the welterweight championship, breaking the record he set in 2019 when he beat Keith Thurman to the WBA belt at the age of 40.

How does Pacquiao have the title shot in the return fight?

Although Pacquiao has not won the fight for almost six years, WBC rules say that the former master may ask for a fight for the title after retiring. After the announcement of his return, Pacquiao was No. 5 Ranking in welterweight by WBC. Devin Haney, SouleyMane Cissokho, Conor Benn and Egidijus Kavaliauskas.

What did Pacquiao look like when we last saw him in the ring?

Like an older and slower version of Pacquiao. Against Ugas, in 2021, Pacquiao lacked the work of legs and explosives, which made him the first world champion in boxing. His movements were predictable, and a technically sound boxer from Cuba, he maintained a Filipino feeling away from stab and looped with a looped right hand. It was a competitive meeting, but Ugas was a clear winner. According to Compubox, Pacquiao landed only 130 out of 815 stamps (19%). It was easily the most fatal performance of Pacquiao, because he lost Floyd Mayweather in his 2015 hit. In the last six fights, from November 2016 to August 2021, Pacquiao threw 10 less blows and landed seven less blows to the round compared to the first years from December 2008 to April 2016.

Who is Mario Barrios?

Barrios, who is a towering, lean to the 30-year fight with San Antonio, is a champion of WBC welterweight. In the amount of 6 feet, it is a nightmare for a 147-pound division due to its significant height advantage compared to most weight class. It is a high impact, which often denies its height and 71-inch range by choosing a fight inside.

But his recipe was successful in his career. After twisting Pro in 2013, Barrios went on 26-0 before Gervont Davis stopped him in 2021 in the junior combat of welterweight. Barrios lost another fight with the former welterweight champion in 2022, but in the last four fights he became undefeated, including a unanimous victory towards the last man who defeated Pacquiao in Ugas in 2023 in the case of a free WBC transient title.

In his last fight in November, Barrios fought with Ambel Ramos to part over Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson Undercard.

“Every fight and the main event in which I was prepared for Manny Pacquiao,” said Barrios on Saturday. “This is my moment. I defend the title against legend.”

How does this affect the induction of Ibhof Pacquiao?

That’s not. Pacquiao was elected at the International Gallery of Boxing Fame in December, long before he planned to retire. Pacquiao header of this year’s class June 8, along with Vinna Paz, Michael Nunn and others.

Much for an early forecast

Pacquiao (+300 at the ESPN plant) looked ponderous and uncertain when he lost to Ugas four years ago. The boxing legend will need explosion and speed he had earlier in his career to overcome the physical advantages of Barrios. Barrios (-400 favorite) will operate his length and range to keep the opponent outside and straighten Pacquiao to keep his title by decision.

Armando Resendiz will want to ruin the plans of the short-lived WBA champion super middle weight Caleba Plant for future fights, annoying him in their head at Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas. If the 26-year-old Underdog Rediz can defeat Plant (23-2, 14 KO), he will put himself in the position of vast fights. The 32-year-old Plant needs today’s winning so that clashes with great money with Jermall Charlo will happen this year.

Live boxing results: Resendiz

Plant event vs. RESENDIZ will be displayed live on PBC tonight on the basic film from 20:00 et / 17:00 entitled The ring goes on the headliner headliniz, they take place around 23:00

Jermall Charlo returns to the ring

Jermall Charlo will snail-paced down with Thomas Lamanna in the 10-round main support in Super Middle Wweight. Interest in boxing fans sees how the former world champion with two Charlo divisions (33-0, 22 KO) will perform. In the years 2008–2021 he was one of the best fighters in sport. Jermall was seen as better than Charlo’s brothers.

In the last fight Charlo two years ago against Jose Benavidez Jr. He seemed to have lost some of his skills because of over 2 years of inactivity. However, Jermall seems more vibrant mentally and physically during today’s fight with Lamanna.

When Jermall was still energetic, he was a much better talent than the Caleb plant and would probably destroy it without too many problems. The question is: Has Charlo lost too much of the game to defeat the opponent, Lamanna (39-5-1, 18 KO) and the plant? If Charlo can resurrect her antique self, Lamanna will not pass after the fourth round

35 -year -old Jermall said this week that he thinks that the Caleb plant “looks antique” and was surprised when he learned that he was three years older than a native in Tennessee. Charlo did not give the actual age that perceives the plant, but you can safely say that he sees it about 38 or 39 years antique. Many fans will agree with this.

-Calek Plant vs. Armando Resendiz: Plant weapons WBA short-lived title 168-lb
-Jermall Charlo vs. Thomas Lamanna: A coefficient in a super medium weight
– Yoenli Hernandez vs. Kyrone Davis: Medium weight action
– Isaac Lucero vs. Omar Valenzuela: Junior average weight

Imane Khelif must prove that she is a woman before the world boxing allows the Olympic master to compete in the events of Los Angeles 2028 matches.

The 26-year-old who won the gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris in 2024 under the storm of advertising over gender principles, he is in the face of expulsion from the competition starting this summer.

After a breakthrough ruling of Great Britain, that the authorities can recognize women only as a born woman from birth, Khelif is in favor of the principles of the gray zone.

This scenario results from Khelif, which has differences in sex development (DSD) after tests marked with XY chromosomes. According to the modern rules implemented by World Boxing, the modern baking organ at the Olympic Games, Khelif will have to agree to the latest test procedures.

World boxing said that “they will introduce mandatory sexual tests to determine the rights of men and women who want to take part in their competitions.

“The introduction of compulsory tests will be part of the modern policy of” sex, age and weight “to ensure the safety of all participants and ensure a competitive chance of chances for men and women.”

They added: “World Boxing wrote to the Algerian Boxing Federation to inform that Imane Khelif will not be able to participate in the women’s category in the Eindhoven Box Cup or in any world boxing event until Inene Khelif passes sexual tests.”

A letter sent by World Boxing to the Algerian Boxing Federation on May 30, 2025. He states:

“Imane Khelif cannot participate in the women’s category in the Eindhoven Box Cup, June 5-10, 2025 and every global boxing event, until Inene Khelif is genetic sex examination in accordance with the principles of world boxing and testing procedures.

“According to global boxing laws, corrections to the rules of competition are usually introduced by the Congress. However, in special or emergency circumstances, the World Boxing Executive Council is entitled to make immediate corrections, when the rule is no longer functional or when evolving conditions require change.

“In May 2025, the Management Board benefited from this authority and adopted modern criteria for eligibility to participate in boxing categories specific to gender. These modern qualifying principles were developed with a clear purpose of protecting athletes in combat sport, especially taking into account the physical risk associated with boxing in the Olympic style.

“Please inform you that the global boxing policy, if the athlete’s sex certificate is questioned by the athlete’s federation or world boxing, the athlete does not qualify for competition until the dispute is resolved.”

Due to Khelif’s previous objection to the fury surrounding the qualifications, there is a possibility that the Algeria star may decide to transform professional or retire in sport.

The genetic test policy was in the past criticized for distinguishing fighters for ridicule and abuse.

Lin yu-yinting from Taiwan, which also won gold in Paris, is in the face of the same control that goes forward at the world boxing competition.

By tagging the testing procedure, World Boxing added: “The modern policy of world boxing and the introduction of tests means that all athletes over 18 years of age who want to participate in global boxing or sanctioned competition will have to undergo a PCR genetic test (polymerase chain reaction) to determine their sex in birth and everifality.

“The PCR test is a laboratory technique used to detect a specific genetic material, in this case the SRY gene, which reveals the presence of a Y chromosome, which is a biological sex indicator. The test can be performed by nasal swab/mouth, saliva or blood.

“Athletes who are considered men at birth, as evidenced by the presence of the Y genetic material (Sry gene) or with a difference in sexual development (DSD), in which male androgenization occurs, will be entitled to compete in the men’s category.”

The funds of world boxing seem to be a modern point of reference of international boxing among all the national federations involved.

In the September World Championships in Liverpool they will give a huge indication of who aims to compete in La 2028.