Manny Pacquiao is fully involved in the last boxing run, revealing that he feels refreshed after four -year release. “Pac-Man” attacks two to three consecutive matches before she called her Hall of Fame career.

The 46-year-old Filipino icon returns to actions with a renovated goal, stating that his body healed, his mind is piercing, and the entertainment that harassed his last fight in 2021.

Pacquiao challenges Mario Barrios for the title of WBC welterweight in another record attempt on July 19 at MGM Grand.

He achieved eight masters becoming the oldest champion of 147 pounds when he defeated Keith Thurman in the same place in 2019.

World Boxing News sat the ring to watch the master at work. Two years later, against Ugas, the story was completely different.

In the series revealing quotes before the week of fighting, Pacquiao explained that this is not the end yet.

“Boxing is my passion. I missed sport. The last four years were good for my body because I have been doing it for a long time.

“I feel that my passion and fire have returned and you can see it in my work.

“I made a correction in the training camp to make sure I focus on recovering. I came back now, so I take one fight at once and do everything in my power to face the challenge before me.

“I’m not worried about any plans for the future.”

“I knew I didn’t finish”

Pacquiao recently fought in August 2021, when he lost his decision to Yordenis Ugas in Las Vegas. Performing as a farewell fight, the former world champion of eight validity now admits that the pension has never really been appropriate.

“When I retired in 2021, it was not a good feeling, because I had it in my heart and mind that I could still fight. I always knew that I could still work tough, sacrifice and focus on training. I rest and now I came back.”

Pacquiao says that the break allowed him to physically recover after decades of elite competitions. And although most warriors talk about release, Pacquiao claims that it is the opposite.

“I feel speedy and I feel that strength still exists. I can still do what I did before during training. If my team is trying to snail-paced me down at the moment and make sure that I have enough rest.

“I still want to push myself every day, but I know I have to listen to my team.”

Two or three more fights

Although he does not map a trip to retirement, Pacquiao presented a clear estimate of what was left in the tank.

“I think I have two or three more fights left. I feel that I can do it for the next few years. But I just take it one by one.”

The former-segment also confirmed the disturbances of his preparations for the fight against UGAS-SOC, which claims that this time it will not be a problem.

“I had a lot of distractions and problems before fighting in Yordenis Ugas. But now I have 100% and there are no dispersion. I just train and completely focus on fighting.”

WBN verdict

After more than 70 professional attacks and over 25 years in sport, Pacquiao’s return can still offer another unforgettable chapter.

With a pristine health card and a careful focus, the fire that made him a global icon can burn brighter than ever.

However, 30 -year -old Barrios is younger and fresher and may be too much for the older Hall of Famer.

About the author

Phil Jay He is an experienced boxing journalist with over 15 years of experience covering the global fight scene. How The editor -in -chief of World Boxing News since 2010Jay conducted interviews with dozens of world champions and reported the ring to the largest boxing nights. [View all articles by Phil Jay] And find out more about his work in combat sports journalism.

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