Manny Pacquiao is formally able to return.
Extensively thought-about to be one of many biggest boxers of his era, Pacquiao is the one boxer in historical past to win 12 world titles throughout eight totally different weight divisions. Again in 2021, Pacquiao retired from the candy science after a 26-year skilled profession. Following retirement, Pacquiao nonetheless participated in a number of exhibition bouts to remain lively, however on Saturday, he ends his four-year retirement when he takes on Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight title. And now that battle is official as each males efficiently made weight on Friday.
Although Pacquiao started his profession at flyweight (112 kilos), he spent the ultimate decade of his profession competing at 147 kilos and had no challenge making that weight for Friday, tipping the scales at 146.8 kilos. Barrios, the WBC champion, got here in at 146.2 kilos.
After the ceremonial weigh-ins, Pacquiao spoke to the gang about why he selected to return at 46 years previous.
“To start with, I’m so comfortable as a result of I’m again,” Pacquiao stated. “I’m again as a result of boxing is my ardour. I missed boxing. I’m so grateful to God, as a result of till now, he gave me the energy, stored me secure, and gave me good well being. That’s why Manny Pacquiao remains to be right here. …
“These 4 years that I retired, I actually missed boxing. It was good for my physique as a result of I used to be in a position to give my physique a relaxation for 4 years. … Now I’m again. I’m excited for the battle. I’m actually hungry to win once more, and provides the followers a great battle. I do know the followers are ready for a great battle. I do know Barrios is working exhausting. That’s our job, to entertain the gang, to offer you a great battle, and to fulfill on Saturday evening.”
Try the complete Pacquiao vs. Barrios weigh-in outcomes beneath.
Predominant Card, 8 p.m. ET, PBC on PRIME PPV
Manny Pacquiao (146.8) vs. Mario Barrios (146.2)
Sebastian Fundora (152.6) vs. Tim Tszyu (153.2)
Isaac Cruz (138.8) vs. Omar Salcido (139.4)
Brandon Figueroa (126.0) vs. Joet Gonzalez (125.0)
Preliminary Card, 5:30 p.m., Amazon Prime (free for members)
Gary Russell Jr. (131.6) vs. Hugo Castaneda (135.8)
David Picasso (125.8) vs. Kyonosuke Kameda (126.0)
Mark Magsayo (129.0) vs. Jorge Mata (129.0)
