Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao Prediction
🔥 On July 19, Las Vegas (USA) will host a major night of professional boxing. The main event features the legendary Manny Pacquiao making his return to the ring. The 46-year-old Filipino will face WBC welterweight world champion Mario Barrios from the USA. Can the veteran pull off an upset? Or will the champion retain his title? Find the answer in the prediction from the Scores24 editors!
Interesting Facts
- Mario Barrios is 16 years younger than his opponent;
- Manny Pacquiao made his professional debut in January 1995, five months before Mario Barrios was born;
- In his last bout, Mario Barrios defended his title for the first time, but only managed a draw;
- Manny Pacquiao has defeated 22 fighters in world title bouts;
- Manny Pacquiao is one of only two boxers (alongside Oscar De La Hoya) to have won world titles in six weight divisions, and also a champion in two divisions according to The Ring magazine.
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Mario Barrios Team Overview
Match Results: Mario Barrios
Manny Pacquiao Team Overview
Manny Pacquiao, throughout his extensive career, has secured 62 victories (39 by knockout) and suffered eight losses, with two of his bouts ending in a draw. The Filipino boxer stands at 166 cm with a reach of 171 cm and fights in a southpaw stance.
Pacquiao last stepped into the professional ring in August 2021, where the veteran was defeated by Cuban Yordenis Ugas via a judges' decision.
Match Results: Manny Pacquiao
Latest news
Mario Barrios
Mario Barrios on the upcoming fight:
"Timing always beats speed, and I've got great timing. My hands are fast, and my feet are quick too. The key is not to show him too much respect. I don't want to let him get into his rhythm. I'm not planning to give away rounds. I'll stick to our game plan right from the first round. Ugas clearly demonstrated how to make the fight very difficult for Manny. My fight with Ugas unfolded similarly to his winning bout against Manny. I just need to take everything I can from those fights, listen to my corner - and I'm confident I'll leave the ring with the belt."
Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao on the upcoming fight:
"I want to show the fans that Manny Pacquiao is still here. It's great to return to boxing, but I'm concerned because my reputation is on the line. I've already realized that things will be different for me. It won't be like some other older boxers who come back and fail to deliver what they once did."
Editorial Prediction
With all due respect to Pacquiao and his achievements, it's unrealistic to think that at 46, after a long hiatus, the veteran can compete with the reigning champion. Yes, Barrios may not be the most elite boxer, but the facts are simple: he's faster, younger, and packs a heavier punch. The odds of Manny pulling off an upset are virtually nonexistent.
