By: Sean Crose
The legendary Manny Pacuiao is returning to the ring. The 46 12 months outdated Pacquiao was final seen dropping to Yordenis Ugas again in 2021. ESPN experiences that Pacquiao-Barrios is ready to go down July seventeenth in Las Vegas and can 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 fingers of Gervonta Davis in 2021. He’s, doubtless, an excellent fighter And whereas Pacquiao is an icon, he’s gone his glory days.
Fighters, particularly well-known ones, have traditionally liked to make comebacks. They often don’t do effectively. Jack Dempsey got here up quick, as did Joe Louis, as did Muhammad Ali, as did Mike Tyson – lest we overlook “Iron Mike’s” novelty bout towards Jake Paul final 12 months. Whereas George Foreman was in a position beat the percentages, he was the uncommon exception fairly than the rule. Former eight division titlist Pacquiao, nevertheless, apparently feels he can beat the percentages himself. Right here’s hoping he finally ends up no worse for put on. Boxing is nothing if not an exceedingly harmful sport.
