Prime Video PPV Weights: Pacquiao-Barrios and Fundora-Tszyu – For Saturday

The previous warrior Manny Pacquiao weighed in at 146.8 lbs, whereas WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios got here in at 146.2 kilos at Friday’s weigh-in for his or her essential occasion combat this Saturday evening in Las Vegas. Pacquiao, 46, is coming again after 4 years out of the sport to combat for a world title. Saturday’s occasion will probably be proven on PBC on Prime Video PPV for $79.99.

(Credit score: Esther Lin/Premier Boxing Champions)

Weigh-in Outcomes

Manny Pacquiao: 146.8 vs. Mario Barrios: 146.2
Sebastián Fundora 152.6 vs. Tim Tszyu 153.2
Omar Salcido 139.4 vs. Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz 138.8

Barrios: “It’s My Time Now”

Mario Barrios: “I deal with it like all my different fights. It’s simply one other title protection. Manny has achieved a lot, but it surely’s my time now,” stated WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios to Premier Boxing Champions. “That is big for me and my profession. I’m excited to step in there tomorrow.”

The WBC champion Barrios has the youth to ship Pacquiao again into retirement with a knockout if he chooses to go to battle with the growing old fighter. He might need to. If this combat goes to the scorecards, Manny will possible be gifted a call. There’s an excessive amount of cash on the road for a combat between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr. occurring subsequent for Barrios to be given a call win.

Manny Pacquiao: “I’m so comfortable to be again. Boxing is my ardour. I miss boxing. These 4 years that I used to be retired it was good for my physique as a result of I used to be capable of give my physique a relaxation. I’ve been in boxing for therefore many a long time since I used to be 12. I used to be good for my physique to relaxation for 4 years. Now, I’m again. I’m actually hungry to win once more and provides the followers combat.

“I do know the followers are ready for combat. I do know Barrios is working laborious, however that’s our job to entertain the gang and provide you with combat.”

Pacquiao’s Dangerous Comeback Combat

This comeback for Pacquiao might go badly for him, as he’s been out of the ring for too lengthy after his defeat in opposition to Yordenis Ugas in 2021. Manny appeared previous and washed up in that combat. Now, 4 years later, coming again in opposition to the world champion Barrios with none tune-ups, it doesn’t look good for Pacquiao.

He’s utilizing his recognition to chop corners to combat for a world title with out incomes the combat. Taking this shortcut is silly, however I don’t suppose Manny cares. He’s not affected person sufficient to earn the title shot by going by way of the highest contenders. Moreover, the $12.6 million payday Pacquiao is reportedly getting for this combat makes it worthwhile for him to skip the road.