Manny Pacquiao Prepares July 19 Las Vegas Return vs Mario Barrios

Manny Pacquiao, at 46 years old, is making a remarkable comeback to boxing with a scheduled fight against reigning welterweight champion Mario Barrios in Las Vegas on July 19. Despite a limited seven-week training period and the challenges of conditioning at his age, Pacquiao is determined to return to peak form, with support from his wife and team, including veteran Shane Mosley. Mosley, a former multi-weight world champion who previously fought Pacquiao in 2011, has joined Pacquiao's training camp to push him intensely, likened to Apollo Creed's role in the Rocky movies. Both fighters share mutual respect, and Mosley has publicly commented on the current state of boxing, criticizing modern fighters for being overly cautious and prioritizing money over fans. Pacquiao's comeback fight could see him becoming the second oldest world champion in boxing history if he wins, highlighting the magnitude of his challenge against Barrios. The reunion of Pacquiao and Mosley symbolizes a bridge between boxing’s golden era and the present, with Pacquiao embodying a nostalgic figure for fans.