Pacquiao could come out of retirement and fight Barrios for world title

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao (62-8-2) could come out of the retirement and face Mario Barrios (29-2) for WBC World welterweight title.

45-year-old Pacquiao haven’t fought since August 2021, when he lost from Yordenis Ugas via unanimous decision in the fight for WBA Super World welterweight title.

But he is looking to return and fight again for world title.

“We’re still in under negotiation,” Pacquiao said last month of the possible Barrios fight.

“And, we’re talking about that. The fight has not materialised yet. But that negotiation is ongoing.”

WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman has opened the door for Pacquiao to return to world championship action.

“Manny Pacquiao is timeless. He’s a legend,” Sulaiman told Sky Sports.

“We have great precedent of former champions coming back as long as they pass successfully all the medical examinations.

“As a former champion and as a legend, he does have the possibility of fighting for the WBC championship.”