By: Sean Crose
The legendary Manny Pacuiao is returning to the ring. The 46 yr previous Pacquiao was final seen dropping to Yordenis Ugas again in 2021. ESPN reviews that Pacquiao-Barrios is about to go down July seventeenth in Las Vegas and might be a pay per view occasion broadcast stay on Prime Video. Barrios has defeated Ugas, however has misplaced to Thurman, who Pacquiao bested in his final nice displaying again in 2019. Barrios’ solely different defeat got here on the gloved arms of Gervonta Davis in 2021. He’s, no doubt, an excellent fighter And whereas Pacquiao is an icon, he’s gone his glory days.
Fighters, particularly well-known ones, have traditionally beloved to make comebacks. They normally don’t do properly. Jack Dempsey got here up quick, as did Joe Louis, as did Muhammad Ali, as did Mike Tyson – lest we neglect “Iron Mike’s” novelty bout in opposition to Jake Paul final yr. Whereas George Foreman was ready beat the chances, he was the uncommon exception fairly than the rule. Former eight division titlist Pacquiao, nevertheless, apparently feels he can beat the chances himself. Right here’s hoping he finally ends up no worse for put on. Boxing is nothing if not an exceedingly harmful sport.
