Manny Pacquiao is officially returning to the ring this Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Filipino legend will face Mexico’s Mario Barrios for the WBC World Welterweight title. (Photo: Getty Images)
Manny Pacquiao is officially returning to the ring this Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Filipino legend will face Mexico’s Mario Barrios for the WBC World Welterweight title. (Photo: Getty Images)

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao is officially back in the ring. This Saturday, July 19, 2025, Pacquiao will face American-Mexican champion Mario Barrios in a thrilling 12-round bout for the WBC World Welterweight Title. The fight will take place at the iconic MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, marking Pacquiao’s return after nearly four years of retirement.

Millions of fans in the Philippines are eager to watch their national hero compete once again. If you’re wondering where and how to watch Pacquiao vs. Barrios live in the Philippines, here’s everything you need to know, including start times and the complete fight card.

How to Watch Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios Live in the Philippines

In the Philippines, the highly anticipated Pacquiao vs. Barrios fight will be broadcast live via Prime Video. To watch the fight, fans will need to subscribe to Prime Video and purchase the Pay-Per-View (PPV) package that includes full access to the event.

Unfortunately, there will be no free TV broadcast for this bout in the Philippines, making Prime Video the exclusive platform to stream the full event live.

What Time Does the Pacquiao vs. Barrios Fight Start in the Philippines?

The Pacquiao vs. Barrios main event is expected to begin at approximately:

  • 8:00 a.m. Philippine Time (PHT) on Sunday, July 20, 2025

Since the event takes place in Las Vegas, fans in the Philippines will have to wake up early to catch the action live.

  • Preliminary fights start around 4:00 a.m. PHT
  • The PPV broadcast begins around 6:00 a.m. PHT
  • Pacquiao vs. Barrios main fight expected around 8:00 a.m. PHT
Manny Pacquiao is officially returning to the ring this Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Filipino legend will face Mexico’s Mario Barrios for the WBC World Welterweight title. (Foto: Getty Images)
Manny Pacquiao is officially returning to the ring this Saturday, July 19, 2025. The Filipino legend will face Mexico’s Mario Barrios for the WBC World Welterweight title. (Foto: Getty Images)

Complete Fight Card for Pacquiao vs. Barrios Night

Here’s the full fight schedule fans can enjoy from start to finish:

Preliminaries (Available for Free)

  • Mark Magsayo (PHI) vs. Jorge Mata (MEX) – 10 rounds, super featherweight
  • David Picasso (MEX) vs. Kyonosuke Kameda (JPN) – 10 rounds, super bantamweight
  • Gary Russell (USA) vs. Hugo Castañeda (MEX) – 10 rounds, lightweight

Main Card (PPV on Prime Video)

  • Brandon Figueroa (USA) vs. Joet González (USA) – 12 rounds, featherweight (First PPV fight)
  • Isaac Cruz (MEX) vs. Omar Salcido (MEX) – 12 rounds, super lightweight (Second PPV fight)
  • Sebastián Fundora (USA) vs. Tim Tszyu (AUS) – 12 rounds, co-main event, super welterweight
  • Manny Pacquiao (PHI) vs. Mario Barrios (USA) – 12 rounds, WBC World Welterweight Title (Main Event)
Cómo, cuándo y dónde ver la pelea de boxeo Manny Pacquiao vs. Mario Barrios
Manny Pacquiao y Mario Barrios se enfrentan en una pelea pactada a 12 asaltos por el título de peso wélter de la CMB este sábado 19 de julio en el MGM Grand Garden Arena de Las Vegas, Nevada. | Crédito: Ronie Bautista / GEC
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