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Manny Pacquiao will be released from retirement at the age of 46 to fight Mario Barrios for the Welter weight of the American, confirmed the legendary Philippin. “I’m back,” wrote Pacquiao on social networks after reports earlier this month, he would face Barrios on July 19 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas. “Let’s make the story!” Pacquiao, which won 12 world titles in eight different weight classes, has not fought since its loss on points against the Cuba Yordenis Ugas for the Welter WBA weight crown in August 2021.
WBC rules allow a former champion to ask for a fight for the title of the world when leaving retirement.
Pacquiao has a 62-8 career record with two draws and 39 Knockouts.
He has been involved in politics since his boxing of boxing and has had an unsuccessful inclination to the presidency of the Philippines.
Barrios has a 29-2 sheet with a draw and 18 Knockouts and retained its title last November with a draw against his American colleague Abel Ramos.
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