Pacquiao, 46, draws with Barrios in comeback fight

After missing out on the title when he returned to boxing, Manny Pacquiao said he wants to fight WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios again.

At the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, 30-year-old Barrios held the 46-year-old Filipino to a majority draw after making his comeback four years after retiring.

One judge gave Barrios’ favor with a score of 115-113, while the other two had a score of 114-114.

Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in his career and lost the final three spots on the judges’ scorecards, was ahead going into the 10th round.

Pacquiao said, “I believed I had won the fight.” It was a close fight, she said. My adversary was very tough. It was a fantastic fight.

At age 40, Pacquiao is the oldest fighter to have won the welterweight title in 2019.

Pacquiao’s endurance was a success in and of itself.

He put together vintage combinations in the beginning, displaying speed and agility that belied his years.

Pacquiao looked better than he did in his final fight after two months of training, when he lost to Yordenis Ugas in his final fight.

Pacquiao landed 101 of his 577 punches (17.5%) compared to Barrios ‘ 120 from 658 (18.2%). Power punches were landed by Pasquiao 81 to Barrios’ 75.

As the fight progressed, Barrios’ age advantage became apparent, with Pacquiao slowing down toward the fight’s conclusion.

His endurance is “worse,” according to Barrios.

He still has good timing and is strong as hell. He continues to struggle with awkwardness.

Due to the WBC’s guidelines for former champions coming out of retirement, Pacquiao, who lost re-election as a senator in the Philippines government in May, was given a title shot.

If a rematch with Barrios is not reached, he said he would look for a different fight.

Pacquiao stated, “My training will only last for two months.”

I must continue my training, not what I need. I should train for four months, three months, and a half in a championship match.