Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao made his long-awaited return to the ring on July 19, 2025, facing American fighter Mario Barrios in a 12-round bout for the WBC welterweight world title. The fight, held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, ended in a majority draw, allowing Barrios to retain his championship. Despite moments of vintage aggression from Pacquiao and strong exchanges throughout, the judges’ scorecards reflected a closely contested battle, with neither fighter securing a decisive edge.
Pacquiao vs. Barrios – Round by Round
- Round 1: Pacquiao returned strong after four years, landing sharp combos. Barrios kept his distance.
- Round 2: Barrios slipped (not ruled a knockdown) but landed clean jabs. Pacquiao’s speed and power still visible.
- Round 3: A cautious round with distance, but a flurry at the end excited the crowd.
- Round 4: Barrios tried to take control, while Pacquiao kept up his high pace and conditioning.
- Round 5: Unofficial cards favor Barrios, who landed well, though Pacquiao stayed aggressive.
- Round 6: Pacquiao landed a strong body shot. Barrios attacked late with accurate straights. Midway through the fight.
- Round 7: Barrios took control, landing five clean shots to Pacquiao’s face and asserting dominance in the round.
- Round 8: Two-thirds in, Pacquiao shows no signs of slowing down, landing a big uppercut. It’s still a close fight!
- Round 9: The crowd chants “Manny, Manny” as Pacquiao pushes harder for the WBC welterweight title. Barrios has yet to take control.
- Round 10: Pacquiao takes the lead! The eight-division champ has dominated the last five rounds and now holds an unofficial edge over Barrios as he chases history as the oldest welterweight champion.
- Round 11: Barrios shows little urgency, leaving Pacquiao to control the exchanges. Final round coming up!
- Round 12: We go to the official scorecards after 12 rounds with no knockdowns. What a great fight!
- Majority draw! Manny Pacquiao and Mario Barrios end in a tie, with the Mexican retaining his WBC welterweight world title.
Who won the Pacquiao vs. Barrios fight? Boxing card results
Follow the results for the Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight card:
| DIVISION | FIGHT | RESULTS |
|---|---|---|
| WBC World Welterweight Title | Mario Barrios (c) vs. Manny Pacquiao | Pacquiao and Barrios fight to a majority draw, meaning Barrios keeps the WBC welterweight championship. |
| WBC World & WBO World Super Welterweight Titles | Sebastian Fundora (c) vs. Tim Tszyu | Sebastian Fundora defeats Tim Tszyu by corner stoppage after Round 7 to defend his WBC super welterweight title. |
| Featherweight | Brandon Figueroa vs. Joet Gonzalez | Brandon Figueroa defeated Joet Gonzalez by unanimous decision (115-113, 116-112, 116-112). |
| Super lightweight | Isaac Cruz vs. Omar Salcido | Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz defeated Omar Salcido by unanimous decision to win the WBC interim super lightweight title. |
| Featherweight | David Picasso vs. Kyonosuke Kameda | David ‘Rey’ Picasso wins by majority decision (95-95, 97-93, 98-92). |
| Super featherweight | Mark Magsayo vs. Jorge Mata | Magsayo wins by unanimous decision. |
| Super featherweight | Gary Russell Jr. vs. Hugo Castaneda | Gary Russell Jr. wins by TKO in the 10th round (body shot). |
| Middleweight | Eumir Marcial vs. Bernard Joseph | Eumir Marcial won by KO against Bernard Joseph, improving to 6-0 with 4 KOs. |
Pacquiao vs. Barrios: Fight Preview
Boxing legend Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao will end his retirement this Saturday to face WBC welterweight champion Mario “The Aztec” Barrios in an electrifying bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. At 46, Pacquiao, the only eight-division world champion in boxing history, seeks to extend his legacy and break his own record as the oldest welterweight champion. This will be his first professional fight in nearly four years, since his retirement after being defeated by Yordenis Ugas in August 2021, adding extra anticipation as to whether his return will be a misstep or a moment that will further enhance his legend.
Mario Barrios, a young and hungry 30-year-old champion, will defend his WBC title with his sights set on consolidating his reign and gaining global recognition. Barrios is no stranger to the big stage: in 2021, he starred in a memorable bout against Gervonta “Tank” Davis, and then faced Keith Thurman in another marquee fight. Since his defeat to Thurman, Barrios has proven his worth, earning the WBA interim welterweight title after defeating Yordenis Ugás, a belt that was later elevated to full championship status. In November, Barrios defended his title for the first time, resulting in an exciting draw with Abel Ramos.
Tonight’s historic Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios card is complemented by an intriguing rematch for the WBC Super Welterweight World Title between the current champion, Sebastian “La Torre Infernal” Fundora (United States), and Tim Tszyu (Australia). Fundora won the title in his first victory over Tszyu in 2024, in a split decision that turned into a bloody battle and was considered one of the fights of the year. After his recent TKO victory over Chordale Booker in March, Fundora will look to repeat the feat and reaffirm his dominance in the division.
In addition to the title fights, the card offers a series of attractive matchups that promise action from start to finish. Among them is the featherweight duel between Brandon “El Rompecorazones” Figueroa (United States) and Joet Gonzalez (United States). There will also be an explosive Mexican super lightweight rematch between Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (Mexico) and Angel “Tashiro” Fierro (Mexico), after Cruz prevailed in their first encounter. The night will be rounded out with other exciting fights featuring talents such as Alan David “El Rey” Picasso Romero (Mexico), Kyonosuke Kameda (Japan), Mark “Magnificent” Magsayo (Philippines), Jorge ‘Kan’ Mata Cuellar (Mexico), Gary “Mr.” Russell Jr. (United States), Hugo Alberto “Tigre” Castañeda (Mexico), Eumir Marcial (Philippines), Bernard “Renzel” Joseph (United States), Jursly “El Gorila” Vargas (Curaçao), Sergio Aldana (United States), Joseph “El Prodigio” Brown (Canada), and Aaron Watson (United States).
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Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios bout information
The legendary Manny Pacquiao is preparing for a new historic challenge this Saturday night, seeking to set a new record for veteran welterweight boxers. At 40 years old, he already holds the record for being the oldest boxer to win the 147-pound title, and now he aims to surpass that mark by six more years. The big question surrounding Pacquiao is whether his time away from the ring has allowed him to regain the sharpness needed to deliver one last championship performance. In his own words, he feels “like a much younger man” after this long hiatus, telling TMZ: “I feel excited! I still feel like I did in my twenties, the same feeling. Because boxing is my passion.”
Theoretically, “Pac-Man’s” time off could have given his body the rest it needed after years of high-profile fights and championship bouts, rejuvenating him after pursuing other activities outside of boxing. However, the reality is that he has a lot of hard work ahead of him. His opponent, Mario Barrios, has shown an impressive resurgence with a 3-0-1 record since his loss to Tank Davis, including a unanimous decision victory against Yordenis Ugas, where Barrios comfortably prevailed despite being a clear underdog. This remarkable performance by Barrios contrasts with Pacquiao’s last fight in 2021, where he struggled precisely against Ugas.
While there are different styles to consider in this new matchup, Pacquiao’s last fight against Ugas already showed the wear and tear of age and a long career. The explosiveness that once made him one of boxing’s most feared punchers had diminished, and so had his punch output. If this trend continues, it will be difficult for the Filipino to be crowned champion again. Pacquiao is likely to win some rounds, put up a competitive fight, and even convince a judge that he did enough to win. However, a performance reminiscent of the “Pac-Man” of old is not expected. This fight appears to be a final big payday for Pacquiao and a significant opportunity for Barrios to secure a notable victory that could propel his career.
Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios fight card
- WBC World Welterweight Title fight: Mario Barrios (c) vs. Manny Pacquiao
- WBC World & WBO World Super Welterweight Titles fight: Sebastian Fundora (c) vs. Tim Tszyu for the
- Featherweight: Brandon Figueroa vs. Joet Gonzalez
- Super lightweight: Isaac Cruz vs. Omar Salcido
- Featherweight: David Picasso vs. Kyonosuke Kameda
- Super featherweight: Mark Magsayo vs. Jorge Mata
- Super featherweight: Gary Russell Jr. vs. Hugo Castaneda
- Middleweight: Eumir Marcial vs. Bernard Joseph
- Super lightweight: Jursly Vargas vs. Sergio Aldana
- Super Welterweight: Joseph Brown vs. Aaron Watson
Manny Pacquiao’s last fights
Record: 62-8-2 | KOs: 39
- Win. DK Yoo
- Loss. Yordenis Ugas
- Win. Keith Thurman
- Win. Adrien Broner
- Win. Lucas Martin
- Loss. Jeff Horn
- Win. Jessie Vargas
- Win. Timothy Bradley Jr
- Loss. Floyd Mayweather Jr
- Win. Chris Algieri
Mario Barrios’ last fights
Record: 29-2-1 | KOs: 18
- Win. Fabian Maidana
- Win. Yordenis Ugas
- None. Jovanie Santiago
- Loss. Keith Thurman
- Loss. Gervonta Davis
- Win. Ryan Karl
- Win. Botirzhon Akhmedov
