Manny Pacquiao, the legendary boxing champion and Hall of Famer, is making a return to the ring at the age of 46, aiming to capture a new title. He will face current welterweight champion Mario “El Azteca” Barrios at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, United States.
Pacquiao, known for his incredible achievement of winning world titles in eight different weight divisions, is on a quest to make history by trying to become a champion again as a Hall of Famer, which has never been done before in the sport. The highly anticipated match is scheduled for Saturday, July 19, and will feature other renowned fighters like Sebastián Fundora, who is set to fight Tim Tszyu, and Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz, who will go 12 rounds against Ángel Fierro.
This boxing event is promoted by Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) and promises an exciting lineup. Preliminary fights will include Mark Magsayo against Jorge Mata, David Picasso facing Kyonosuke Kameda, and Gary Russell competing against Hugo Castañeda, all of which are set for 10 rounds. The pay-per-view event will kick off with the fight between Magsayo and Mata, followed by Cruz vs. Fierro and then the co-main event featuring Fundora against Tszyu before the main event with Pacquiao.
For viewers in various regions, the event times are as follows:
– Miami, USA: 5:30 p.m. (preliminary fights) and 11 p.m. (main event)
– Mexico City, Mexico: 3:30 p.m. (event) and 9 p.m. (main event)
– Buenos Aires, Argentina: 6:30 p.m. (event) and 12 a.m. (main event)
– Bogotá, Colombia: 4:30 p.m. (event) and 10 p.m. (main event)
– Madrid, Spain: 11:30 p.m. (event) and 5 a.m. (main event)
In the United States, Amazon Prime Video holds the rights to the fight, with the first three matches included in the subscription, while the remaining fights will be available on a pay-per-view basis. Viewers in Mexico can also catch the action on Amazon Prime Video, TV Azteca, and Disney+, while in Spain, it’s available on FIGHT SPORTS MAX.
This event not only showcases the remarkable skills of Pacquiao but also highlights the enduring appeal of boxing, promising to be a historic night filled with thrilling matches. Pacquiao’s return is a testament to his resilience and passion for the sport, and fans are eagerly looking forward to witnessing this significant moment in boxing history.