The fight between Manny Pacquiao generates expectations only because of the Filipino’s name, but it will not be just that fight. There will be high-voltage bouts that make the card a juicy piece for boxing lovers.
Once again, on July 19, the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas will be dressed to the nines. A card full of talent, ambition, fists, adrenaline and high voltage. For all tastes. And with just a Disney+ subscription in Mexico and Amazon Prime PPV in the United States.
Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios and world championships at stake
- Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu II: A dramatic rematch for the WBC super welterweight title. The first fight was tense and full of power punches. Fundora wants to reaffirm himself as champion, while Tszyu is looking for revenge.
- Isaac “Pitbull” Cruz vs Angel Fierro II: The protagonists of an exciting clash in February, both are looking to take the victory in this rematch at super lightweight.
- Brandon Figueroa vs Joet Gonzalez: A featherweight battle that pits two tough fighters against each other, ready to put on a show with combinations and high pace.
- Gary Russell Jr. vs Hugo Castaneda: return after 3 years of inactivity for Russell, at super featherweight.
- Mark Magsayo vs Jorge Mata: Magsayo looks to establish himself as a contender after dropping to junior lightweight.
Schedule and start time of the Manny Pacquiao vs Mario Barrios fight night
- The preliminary fights begin at 5:30 p.m. with four preliminary bouts that will set the stage for the main event
- The card also includes clashes between Mark Magsayo and Jorge Mata Cuellar (super featherweight), Abel Ramos vs. Jose Luis Sanchez (welterweight), and Eumir Marcial against Bernard Joseph (middleweight), as well as four preliminary bouts that open the action from 5:30 p.m. ET.
- All of these names share the stage with a 46-year-old Pacquiao who defies age, history and an active champion like Mario Barrios. The Filipino is going for the WBC welterweight belt and one more night of glory.
- Either way, if you want to enjoy a good boxing evening, this is one of them.
The evening of July 19 in Las Vegas will be remembered as a night of contrasts: a mixture of returning legends, champions defending their throne and ambitious boxers looking to shine.
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