By: Sean Crose
It is smart that folks really feel the legendary Manny Pacquiao will probably be making an attempt to cross a bridge too far when he battles Mario Barrios this July. Pacquiao is 46 years outdated, in any case. What’s extra, the Filipino battle icon hasn’t fought since 2021…and that battle led to a choice loss to Yordenis Ugas. The underside line is that, nice as he was, Pacquiao is now not the fighter he was once. Pacquiao, nonetheless is to not be deterred as he prepares to face welterweight world titlist Barrios this summer season. He’s not the primary fighter making an attempt to regain previous glory, in any case.
Then once more, ought to he finest Barrios, Pacquiao gained’t be the primary former nice to drag off a shocking comeback, both. The chances of a profitable return might not be nice, however they’re not insurmountable, both. And positive sufficient, it’s good having Pacquiao again, doing roadwork within the Hollywood Hills and interesting in ring work along with his outdated coach Freddie Roach. It’s all fairly the blast from the previous. The reality is that Pacquiao was some of the entertaining fighters within the enterprise. It’s the potential for the person nonetheless being thrilling within the ring that may attract followers to the battle with Barrios.
But it’s Barrios who arguably has extra at stake right here. He’s sixteen years youthful than his legendary opponent. Moreover, he’s a defending world titlist, not some off the rack tuneup. A loss to Pacquiao wouldn’t solely harm Barrios’ repute, it could strip him of his world welterweight title, too. Such issues can destroy a profession, which is why Barrios is – no doubt – going to enter the ring to face Pacquiao wanting his best possible. The query is, will Pacquiao be HIS finest when he solutions the bell to battle Barrios.
