Manny Pacquiao's return to boxing ended fight against Win a majority draw against WBC Welterweight World Champion Mario Barrios this past weekend. The 46-year-old Filipino legend couldn't break his own record as the division's oldest ever champion, but put felt he did enough to win.
Pacquiao's competitive performance against the younger Barrios surprised many, given the controversy surrounding his return to the ring. The draw leaves several options open for the future Hall eight-division world champion. He could pursue a rematch with Barrios or look for bigger names to continue his comeback. However, active world champions might hesitate to face Pacquiao, considering he's past his prime.
Meanwhile, another boxing legend has thrown his hat into the ring. Shane Mosley, the 56-year-old Hall of Famer, has expressed a strong desire to face Pacquiao next. Mosley's last professional fight was in 2016, where he lost to David Avanesyan. Despite his age and time away from the sport, Mosley feels he's got something to prove.
"The motivation is to prove people wrong. To let them know that I'm the best. Sugar Shane Mosley is still here. I'm not an old grandpa, I'm still available and ready to fight."
Mosley even suggested a plan where the winner of their potential matchup could go on to face Floyd Mayweather. It's worth noting that Pacquiao and Mosley have history in the ring. They fought back in May 2011 for the WBO Welterweight World Title, with Pacquiao winning by unanimous decision.
Before any potential showdown with Pacquiao, Mosley has a fight scheduled for July 25 against Matt Floyd at the Indigo O2. This bout is on a much smaller scale compared to Pacquiao's recent return.
Pacquiao's draw with Barrios has certainly stirred up interest in the boxing world. Whether he'll take on Mosley's challenge or pursue other options remains to be seen. The coming weeks will likely bring more clarity to Pacquiao's next move in his surprising comeback journey.
