Boxing has seen some incredible comeback stories throughout his history. Perhaps the most impressive of them was George Foreman taking 10 years off shortly after his 28th birthday, then fighting until the age of 48. That story has clearly resonated with Manny Pacquiao, who is set to return to the ring at 46 years old.
Making matters a bit more difficult is Pacquiao’s weight class and the long layoff he’s had. Foreman was a heavyweight, and boxers tend to age more gracefully in that weight division. It’s not easy for lighter boxers to maintain their agility and keep themselves out of danger when needed. That aspect is what concerns fans of Pacquiao the most. They don’t him to be at risk of a possible knockout.
“PacMan” understands the fear of his fans, but he has come out to quell them. While arriving to Los Angeles as he gears up for his return fight, Pacquiao was swarmed by reporters and answered a couple of questions. One of them was in regard to that fear from his fans. Pacquiao’s response was short and sweet: “Don’t worry about it“.
Who will Manny Pacquiao fight in his return and when?
Fans are more concerned than they would be if Pacquiao was returning against a low-profile opponent, but instead he will be facing WBC champion Mario Barrios. Barrios is big, strong and has 18 knockouts in 29 wins to his name.
Pacquiao and Barrios will be battling for the latter’s WBC welterweight belt. The fight is set to take place on July 19. Although it’s practically confirmed that the bout will happen in Las Vegas, there hasn’t been an official announcement with a set venue yet.
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