Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao makes his return to the ring on Saturday, 19th July as he takes on WBC welterweight champion Marios Barrios in Las Vegas.

Ahead of the fight, we have taken a look at everything you need to know and what to expect for the clash, what is at stake, and the latest odds and predictions.

Fight Date, Venue, and Broadcast Details

The fight between Mario Barrios and Manny Pacquiao will take place on Saturday, 19th July, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The matchup will be broadcast live, and fans and bettors can enjoy all of the action live on Prime Video pay-per-view. A Prime membership is not required, but an account is!

The full card of the night is as follows:

• Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios; WBC welterweight title

• Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu; WBC super welterweight title

• Isaac Cruz vs Angel Fierro; Super lightweight

• Brandon Figueroa vs Joet Gonzalez; Featherweight

• Gary Russell Jr vs Hugo Castaneda; Super featherweight

Manny Pacquiao: The Return of a Legend

After retiring back in 2021, Manny Pacquiao is set to make his return to boxing on Saturday. The Filipino legend of the sport has been serving as a senator back in his home country between 2016 and 2022. His most recent fight was in an exhibition just last year, 2024, but this clash is a significant step up in competition. He aims to take the WBC title from his opponent. 

Mario Barrios: Ready for the Spotlight

Mario Barrios bids to defend his WBC title for the second time against one of the greatest in the sport. Sixteen years younger, he heads into the fight with 29 wins, one draw, and two losses. His most recent fight in defence of the world title was on the undercard of Jake Paul’s fight with Mike Tyson in November against Abel Ramos and was anything but convincing, with the fight scored a split draw.

Tale of the Tape: Barrios vs Pacquiao

Widely considered one of boxing’s all-time greats, Pacquiao is the sport’s only eight-weight world champion. After being inducted into the Hall of Fame, It is now almost six years since his last professional win, when he became a four-time welterweight champion after beating Keith Thurman.

However, the 46-year-old is returning after a five-year hiatus, and age and lack of activity could play a significant role in the match's outcome. On show will be a spectacle of experience and elite-level footwork, with some serious hand speed.

Barrios has age on his side against Pacquiao, as well as a superior height and reach advantage. The 30-year-old controls distance well but lacks wins on the sport's biggest stages. 

What’s at Stake?

Pacquiao's reputation is on the line. Can the Filipino return to the sport he once ruled and show that he still has it against one of the current boxing stars? It is also a record-breaking opportunity to become the oldest-ever welterweight world champion and secure a 13th world championship.

For Barrios, it is the WBC welterweight title on the line, and a bit of validation defending his belt against a legend of the sport. It would elevate him towards pound-for-pound recognition and mark a career-defining victory. 

Prediction: Who Wins?

It is a generational clash, with a veteran of the sport facing a younger champion looking to solidify his place amongst the elite of the boxing world. 

Here are the latest odds, courtesy of bet365:

• Mario Barrios To Win Fight - 10/29

• Manny Pacquiao To Win Fight - 11/5

• Fight to Go the Distance - No - 4/5 

• Fight to Go the Distance - Yes - 10/11