Former multiple-division and time world boxing champion, Manny Pacquiao, is set to make a return to professional boxing for the first time in four years, with WBC president, Mauricio Sulaiman confirming the Filipino striker will compete for the welterweight crown against Mario Barriors in July.
Pacquiao, a former flyweight, featherweight, super featherweight, and light welterweight champion in the sport, most recently fought back in 2021, suffering a unanimous decision loss against Yordenis Ugas for the WBA welterweight crown.
The defeat marked the end of Pacquiao’s stunning professional boxing career, with the Filipino puncher hanging up his gloves from active competition.