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Manny Pacquiao's 'Frontrunner' For Next Fight Revealed

46-year-old boxing sensation Manny Pacquiao turned back the clock during his July 10 fight against reigning WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios. While the fight ended in a majority draw, many believe that Pacquiao was the most active boxer during the 12-round bout, landed more solid shots, and ultimately deserved to get his hand raised.

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Manny Pacquiao’s world title opponent lost to a 27-17-1 journeyman in final fight before return to Africa

Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring at the age of 46 and was unlucky not to get a win over Mario Barrios. Manny Pacquiao has still not secured a win since his 2019 close-shave with Keith Thurman, who is facing Sebastian Fundora next, and has had two unsuccessful comeback attempts, with one ending in a loss and the most recent ending in a draw.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Knockout / August 29

Ryan Garcia touted by former rival to beat every welterweight from Manny Pacquiao to Devin Haney

Ryan Garcia has been out of the ring since his appearance on The Ring’s Times Square card, and now boasts a record of 24-2. Ryan Garcia suffered his first loss in 2023 when he was stopped with a debilitating body shot at the hands of Gervonta Davis.

Manny Pacquiao News / Bloody Knockout / August 29

Manny Pacquiao’s inactive foe will have his hands full against The Towering Inferno, says former world champion

Manny Pacquiao has not won a fight since 2019, though his last victim is set to return to the ring in a hugely risky fight on October 25th. Manny Pacquiao has now had two unsuccessful comeback attempts, with the latest ending in a draw against Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 28

Floyd Mayweather decided on his final opponent just hours after blockbuster win over Manny Pacquiao

Floyd Mayweather retired with a record of 50-0 after his comeback fight against Conor McGregor, but his original final foe was decided just hours after the biggest win of his career.

‘He would beat most of them…’: Roy Jones Jr. believes Manny Pacquiao should be world champion, picks his next fight

Manny Pacquiao has been backed for future success in the ring off the back of his comeback fight, which should have landed him another world title. Snapping a four-year retirement earlier this summer, former multi-division world champion Manny Pacquiao fought Mario Barrios over the course of 12 rounds in a WBC welterweight title challenge.

Manny Pacquiao was going to fight a terrifying KO artist, until an American star ruined his plans

Manny Pacquiao nearly ended up going head-to-head with a fearsome puncher. Throughout his career, the Filipino hero landed many a crushing blow. Pacquiao ruthlessly knocked out David Diaz, and famously rendered Ricky Hatton unconscious with a fearsome shot.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 22

Manny Pacquiao predicted to defeat hard-hitting champion next by fighter tied to his most controversial loss

Manny Pacquiao has still not won since 2019, after he was controversially awarded just a draw against Mario Barrios, who many believe he rightfully defeated.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 21

Terence Crawford knocked out former school teacher who beat Manny Pacquiao to begin welterweight reign

Achieving title success at lightweight and then light welterweight during his initial rise, Terence Crawford cemented his status as one of the sport’s best in another division move.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 21

Manny Pacquiao lost short notice retirement clash after dream fight was scrapped amid ghastly injury

Manny Pacquiao’s retirement outing did not go as planned in the ring — but also out of the ring due to a late opponent shift. A former eight-division world champion, Manny Pacquiao had embarked on an impressive three-fight winning spree off the back of his contentious decision loss to Jeff Horn in a trip to Australia.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / August 17

Pacquiao Confirms December Return to the Ring

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has confirmed he will fight again in December, just months after battling to a majority draw with WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 14

Roy Jones Claims Floyd Mayweather's Career Was Eclipsed By Manny Pacquiao

During a June 17 appearance on the All The Smoke Fight podcast, boxing legend Roy Jones Jr. claimed that a prime Sugar Ray Leonard would have beaten a prime Floyd Mayweather.

Boxing News / Fights Around The World / August 13

Looking Back At Vice’s ‘The Grudge’ S1 EP9: Mayweather vs Pacquiao

The Grudge is a sports documentary series on Vice TV, debuting in March 2025. It covers some of the fiercest rivalries in sports, with 30-minute episodes airing Wednesdays at 10 PM ET.

Boxing News / Bloody Knockout / August 13

‘He struggled…’ Hall of Fame boxer rips Floyd Mayweather, claims Manny Pacquiao had the better career

Floyd Mayweather’s boxing career has once more come under the microscope from a bitter rival of his, who weighed up his career against veteran star Manny Pacquiao.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 10

Manny Pacquiao Claims New WBC Ranking After Barrios Draw

In hindsight, perhaps the boxing world should have had higher expectations for Manny "Pac-Man" Pacquiao when he entered the ring against reigning WBC champion Mario Barrios on July 19.

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Canelo Alvarez dismantled The Riverside Rocky that pushed Manny Pacquiao’s toughest foe to the limit in 2019

Canelo Alvarez is gearing up for a mega-fight against fellow pound-for-pound elite, Terence Crawford. Canelo is hoping to secure his 64th victory this September as he prepares to face Bud Crawford.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / August 9

New Rankings Put Manny Pacquiao on the Brink of History

Ranking shake-up gives the boxing legend a direct path to another title shot Manny Pacquiao’s return to the boxing ring has been nothing short of remarkable.

Boxing News / KO on SI / August 8

Manny Pacquiao Reveals Next Fight Date In 5-Word Response

Manny Pacquiao surprised many with his performance against reigning WBC champion Mario Barrios on July 19. Given that Pacquiao was 46 years old and hadn't fought a professional bout in about four years, many were watching this fight through their fingers, as there was a lot of concern about Pacquiao's health.

Boxing News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Manny Pacquiao Pulls Off What No One Expected Despite Age and Draw Result

At 46 years old, Manny Pacquiao has once again proven that his legacy in boxing is far from over. This past month, he made his highly anticipated comeback

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 25

Manny Pacquiao Wants Mega Rematch

At 46 years old, Manny Pacquiao surprised many by looking far sharper than expected in his comeback bout against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 20

Manny Pacquiao And Mario Barrios Fight To A Draw

More than 24 years after bursting onto the U.S. boxing scene at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, Manny Pacquiao returned to the very venue where his legend began hoping to make history as the oldest fighter to win a welterweight world title.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / July 20

Manny Pacquiao, Mario Barrios fight to majority draw

Manny Pacquiao's bid to become the oldest welterweight champion in boxing history fell short Saturday night as he failed to beat Mario Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Boxing News / Big Fight Weekend / July 19

Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao: Live PPV Results from Las Vegas

On July 19, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Mario Barrios vs Manny Pacquiao headlines a Premier Boxing Champions card for the WBC welterweight world title.

Boxing News / Dice City Sports / July 18

Manny Pacquiao Weighs-In The Heaviest In Over A Decade

Manny Pacquiao came in heavier Friday afternoon for his welterweight title fight with Mario Barrios than he weighed in over a decade. The legend from the Philippines’ stepped on the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s scale at 146.8 pounds on a stage inside MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / July 17