Manny Pacquiao next fight: 'PacMan' eyeing return for vacant welterweight title fight against Mario Barrios
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Pacquiao, 45, hasn't fought since 2021
Don't call it a comeback. Former eight-division champion Manny Pacquiao is looking to return to the boxing ring. Pacquiao's promoter, Sean Gibbons, told ESPN that Pacquiao, 45, is targeting a welterweight title bout against Mario Barrios in Las Vegas later this year.
Pacquiao hasn't fought professionally since 2021, when he lost via decision to Yordensi Ugas. Despite his age, Pacquiao believes he can still perform at a high level in the ring, and he has been able to recuperate during his three-year hiatus.
"I made history at 40 beating Keith Thurman and I feel at 45, I have a lot left in the game as I haven't taken a lot of punishment over the last few years," Pacquiao told ESPN. "I want to go out making history."
