Manny Pacquiao plans to step back into the boxing ring after four years away. The 46-year-old Filipino legend will face Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title on Saturday, July 19, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
'Pac-Man' last fought professionally against Yordenis Ugas four years ago, losing that bout. Since then, he's kept busy with two exhibition matches against Rukiya Anpo and DK Yoo.
Pacquiao's return has caught the attention of other fighters, including Rolando 'Rolly' Romero. When asked about Romero's callout in a recent Fight Hype interview, Pacquiao responded with a simple "Who?" He also mentioned he hadn't seen Romero's recent fight against Ryan Garcia.
That fight, which took place on May 2 in Times Square, New York City, ended with Romero winning by unanimous decision. He floored Garcia in the second round, pulling off an upset victory that might have thrown a wrench in the plans for a Garcia vs Haney rematch.
Romero's win has shaken up the boxing world, and he's likely looking for another big opportunity. Meanwhile, Pacquiao's focus remains on his upcoming bout with Barrios. If he wins, it'll open up a range of possibilities for future fights.
The boxing landscape continues to shift, with veterans like Pacquiao making comebacks and rising stars like Romero making their mark. It's an exciting time for fight fans, with plenty of potential matchups on the horizon.
