When Pacquiao first announced his return, many thought he'd lost his mind. Most people expected Barrios to win easily. But as the fight gets closer, things have changed.
The odds at FanDuel Sportsbook show a big shift in Pacquiao's favor. Two months ago, his odds were 47/10. Now they've improved to 27/10. Barrios is still the favorite, but Pacquiao's gaining ground.
So why are more people backing Pacquiao? He's looked incredibly fit as the fight approaches. That's got fans excited, even though we don't know how he'll perform when the bell rings.
Pacquiao's always been a fan favorite because of how he acts in and out of the ring. Now, his supporters are rallying behind him. More people are putting their money on Pacquiao too.
Barrios is in a tough spot. He has to fight to keep his belt, but he can't really win. If he beats Pacquiao, people will say he should have. If he loses, it'll be embarrassing.
Pacquiao had been hinting at a comeback with some exhibition matches. But now he's jumping back into professional boxing. It's a bold move that's got everyone watching.
As the fight gets closer, more and more people are getting behind Pacquiao. We'll have to wait and see if the Filipino legend can pull off another miracle in the ring.