Manny Pacquiao is discussing a comeback battle in opposition to Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on the age of 45.
The Filipino star, who’s a multi-weight world champion, has not fought since a unanimous choice loss to Yordenis Ugas in August 2021, and had introduced his retirement the next month.
However Manny Pacquiao Promotions president Sean Gibbons confirmed that Pacquiao is aiming so as to add another title triumph to his prolonged checklist of profession achievements.
“Manny is looking at that option to fight Mario Barrios,” Gibbons advised Sky Sports activities.
“He loves the thought of ending his profession by profitable the WBC title. That was his first belt means again.
“So over the next 2 weeks, we are going to try to make the fight.”
Manny Pacquiao is aiming to safe another world title triumph
The WBC title grew to become vacant after Terence Crawford was made ‘champion in recess’ by the WBC on account of his inactivity.
The Texas-based Barrios has a file of 29 victories, with 18 stoppages, and two defeats.
His most notable victory is a factors win over Pacquiao’s conqueror Ugas in September 2023.
